Cooking Chanterelles like a professional Chef

[@snoopyspichka1741]

If you turn off background music we could hear them cooking!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Agreed. I made this video a long time ago. Now I know better. Thanks.

[@hoonparadise9942]

One important tip: start the heat medium so that you dont char the mushrooms - that’ll change the flavor profile so slowly bring the heat up and let the water evaporate with heat turned high

[@foodstrongfamily]

Yes. 100%.

[@automaticangel21]

They grow wild in abundance here in Zimbabwe this time of year(rainy season), I bought half a shopping bags worth today for one United States dollar- life is good.

[@foodstrongfamily]

That's awesome!! And this message comes to me in a really cool time. I'm learning how to play the guitar and one of the songs I've been practicing in the morning is Zimbabwe by Bob Marley. Small world. All the best to you!

[@beentheredonethatoriginals5673]

Thanks for the great video. I discovered chanterelles late in life but now they are one of my favorites. I bought 20 pounds at 6 bucks a pound, cleaned them up, dried them on towels for 2 days, and now I am in the process of pre-cooking them. They take a very long time to cook so the process you follow is perfect, once cooked they go into vacuum sealed bags and I'll have them for another year, ready to thaw and cook into various dishes. Without this pre-cooking step it just takes forever (well, if you're used to using button mushrooms or similar)

[@foodstrongfamily]

Awesome!! That’s a great way to do this! Saving them for all year is genius! All the best to you!

[@gustaferiksson1503]

One of the best things about chanterelles is frying them with finely chopped shallots and 1-2 gloves of garlic, then black pepper and little cream with a few drops soy sauce. Place that on a fresh toasted bread and enjoy

[@davemeyers9425]

This worked out great! Thanks for sharing.

[@foodstrongfamily]

Awesome! I'm stoked you got to cook and eat some of these delicious mushrooms!

[@davemeyers9425]

@ I like your method of pulling the mushrooms apart. They behave like string cheese!

[@guybrushthreepwood2109]

Cool video and really like your kitchen. I'm from Finland and didn't know there are any other ways to prepare Chanterelles than this. Moist out in warm pan and then a lot of butter and bit more heat. I believe using oil is considered blasphemy here when you're frying mushrooms or fish. Ps. Chanterelle soup with garlic baguette is best dish you can do during the cold winter evening.

[@foodstrongfamily]

Hi from the US! Chanterelle soup with garlic baguette is so delicious! I've always wanted to visit Finland. We have two little kids and we take a lot of inspiration from the school system there (we homeschool, as we don't love the school system here). All the best to you!!

[@hanasoucek9498]

I used to pick them up as a child with other mushrooms at the forest. I was so surprised and happy to see them here in US at Costco.

[@foodstrongfamily]

It is both really cool and weird that Costco would have these mushrooms. They are so incredibly delicious! I get them around my town during sprint and fall. It is almost time to go get some! :)

[@jetsetgq]

@@foodstrongfamily I picked up some from Costco yesterday. I’m guessing they’re trying to cater to vegans, which is great! (:

[@NormanFoxLee]

I was surprised to see the price $49 per lb in Central Market in Texas when in Eastern Europe the same amount costs just $2 at any farmers’ market. Or you can simply go to the forest and collect them for free. Btw, its name in eastern european languages means “foxes”

[@foodstrongfamily]

Awesome! We should consider ourselves very lucky that we can get these for free or at least for cheap where we live. Some places charge crazy amounts for them!

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

I just go to my town park lol

[@OldForestBushcraft]

Nice video! Im privileged to live near big forests here in South West Finland where there’ s Chanttarels so much you can pick, pretty much. (of course other mushrooms as well, Cep season is great now). Just came from a evening walk with the dog and picked 5 litres of Chantares. Just couldnt leave them in the forest. Lol.

[@foodstrongfamily]

That's amazing! It's the same where I live. You can find them, and other mushrooms every year in the spring and fall. All the best to you. Enjoy your mushrooms! :)

[@sheldonas7611]

Nice music 🎶😊

[@foodstrongfamily]

Ha! Thank you. Most of my comments are: "the music is too loud." Whether your comment is sarcastic or a joke, I like it either way! :)

[@geesh8709]

Helpful dude, thanks.

[@foodstrongfamily]

My pleasure

[@uk82punkz]

i just did that 25 times today and yesterday, this is the only way if you want to store them in the freezer. we got so many of the chanterelles this year. oh right, we also put white peeper powder and salt on them here in sweden. and never oil!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Nice! A little jealous :), we don't have any right now, but will soon... All the best to you!

[@dianeibsen5994]

Appreciate you sharing this. He didn't mention freezing them. So after their "dry cooked" you can freeze them like this? I'm on a fat-free diet, and wondering how to use them after their "dry cooked?" Any suggestions would be great!

[@jaycrisp536]

Guy at the farmers makrket just gave me a half pound of his leftovers from the season for free! Super excited to try them

[@foodstrongfamily]

@@jaycrisp536 you’re a lucky person! ☺️

[@ryan1127]

Just picked a load of these off my property. First two small batches I sautéed in butter. Then I searched and found this video. Game changer!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Awesome! I'm glad I could help! It really does make a huge difference! :)

[@HeadHuntercowboy]

I cook them exactly the same way and after they have cooked in butter and I've coated them I'll I add minced garlic (very light), salt, pepper, and the tiniest amount of dried Italian herbs(mix). I use the smallest amount i can just to enhance flavors. Then serve it with this year's elk steaks!! 😊❤.

[@HeadHuntercowboy]

AMAZING !!!!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Yum!! Elk steaks!!! My favorite!!

[@SacredHeartMar]

Instead of butter can I add molè sauce to them ? Thank you 🍄

[@foodstrongfamily]

Oh yeah! I've never done that but it sounds amazing!! Let me know how this goes!

[@SacredHeartMar]

@@foodstrongfamily they were delicious with the mole 🤤 I'm going to use them to make Sloppy Joe's next 🔥

[@jaycrisp536]

Just tried a little one torn up and pan fried and the flavor is beyond fantastic

[@foodstrongfamily]

@@jaycrisp536 I know!! They are one of the best things nature can give us. Pure perfection! 🤘🏽

[@jukoboy4688]

Wow this is a really nice tutorial!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Thank you so much!! I'm happy to create another video about any other food topic you request.

[@Sweetforeignn]

How long does it usually take to cook these? Don’t want to undercook them and screw myself haha. Xoxo

[@foodstrongfamily]

Once they are not putting out any moisture, you’re good to go. 😊

[@nfn16076]

Do you remove the stems?

[@foodstrongfamily]

@@nfn16076 no, cook them stems and all.

[@garimoz]

when you just said i can't stop smelling them i knew exactly what you meant, the smell of pfefferlinge (so they are called where i live ) is awesome it reminds me of sweet peaches or apricot and when they are very fresh the touch of it it is velvety. Very interesting way to prepare them i will try it out. This year in south germany has been a very good one for cantharellus cibarius hope to keep founding them but the season is almost over. Saludos

[@foodstrongfamily]

Yes! Right now it is the season over here and I've been finding tons of them! We are so lucky!!

[@mrMankx]

Im gonna buy allot and dry and freeze when their on sale, they taste like gold

[@foodstrongfamily]

100% agreed. :)

[@MegaGronis]

In Sweden we can find them everywhere. Delicious

[@foodstrongfamily]

Wow! That's so cool that you are in Sweden! This is one of my favorite things about the internet. I'm in Independence, Oregon (USA) and I'm writing to somebody on the other side of the world. So cool!! :) All the best to you!

[@MegaGronis]

Oregon is in the northwest of USA. I think. Almost the same climate as in Scandinavia. It's a total solar eclipse in US April 8 2024. My neighbor is going to see it .

[@ChrisYEmpath]

Is it okay to lightly wet a paper towel with ACV to first clean off any debris from the Chanterelles?

[@foodstrongfamily]

Paper towel with water is good. ACV could work too but not too much or it will affect the flavor.

[@dianeibsen5994]

Thank you for sharing this video I appreciate it. Can they be enjoyed in dishes after their "dry cooked" without fat? I am on a fat-free diet. Like after the dry cooked could I add them to soups or stews and if so would I put them in at the very end?

[@foodstrongfamily]

Hi! Yes! of course. At that point (before the fat) you can certainly add them to anything you want. Just season with a pinch of salt and that's it. Enjoy!

[@AllieVelasquez-v9u]

How would you suggest I clean them?

[@foodstrongfamily]

A little brush is great and a tiny bit of water of they’re too dirty. Enjoy!

[@8redlines]

Hi! Why is music louder than your voice? :)

[@foodstrongfamily]

😂 because this is the second video I ever made… check out the new ones, they are way better! 🤣

[@8redlines]

I see :) Cool! Thank you.

[@gnosticsoul7317]

Nice I will try this. Should the pan be on high/low heat when you start cooking them without oil?

[@foodstrongfamily]

Medium high is what you want. 👌🏽

[@gnosticsoul7317]

@@foodstrongfamily thanks bro

[@behbasha]

Thanks a lot for your video ,I cooked same way like you and its so delicious 😋 tnx

[@foodstrongfamily]

Excellent! I'm happy you enjoyed them this way! All the best!

[@gracexarto5355]

The recipe is great! What is the brand and the size of the skillet that you are using?

[@foodstrongfamily]

Thank you! The skillet is Lodge and it’s probably 13 inches… if you liked this video, check out my other ones (they are way better!) 😊

[@gracexarto5355]

@@foodstrongfamily Thank you for your answer! Also, I would estimate the weight of the chanterelles in your video, to be about ½ kg or about one pound. Is that about right?

[@foodstrongfamily]

@@gracexarto5355 Yup. About right.

[@randyc5650]

I like to cook them until some are pretty crispy, some some medium and some rare. They seem to have three different flavors. My only problem is now I have to wait all winter until they grow again. I can't wait to try adding the butter last! Thanks

[@foodstrongfamily]

Agreed! That being said, one of the best things about them is that they are not always around. This adds a unique "treasure quality" to them. :) Enjoy the beautiful things in life! Cheers!

[@TheDizastarmaster]

Winter chanterelles are also tasty but harder to find

[@The_Ladylore]

Would it be good for like a “pulled pork” sandwich?

[@foodstrongfamily]

100%! That would be crazy good! Yum!

[@djangodoescomputer]

wonderful video thank you so much I just scored a bunch of chantarelles from my sister who is a well trained forager, and needed to know how to cook them. Subbing because you deserve it, By the way, I wish I had known: Kerrygold UNSALTED is still cultured in the US, but Kerrygold SALTED is NOT a cultured butter. Try them side by side, and finally youll have a reason to switch exclusively to unsalted if you havent already. (im always torn about wanting both in my fridge but now its just worth salting my unsalted.)

[@foodstrongfamily]

Wow! That is amazing to know!! Unsalted all the way it is! Thank you for that awesome info! If you liked this video, check out the other ones I've made, they have gotten a lot better. Thanks again! All the best!😀

[@debargha_ghosh]

So no salt is needed ?

[@foodstrongfamily]

Yes, salt to taste. :)

[@jameskeller7238]

Did it this way and turned out absolutely fabulous👍🏻

[@foodstrongfamily]

Awesome! Thank you for trying it out!

[@eizif]

Love it, Chef!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Thank you! I'm happy it was helpful! If you like this you'll love the other videos I've made. In my opinion they are way better than this one! 😄 have an amazing day!

[@eizif]

@@foodstrongfamily just checked out your videos, Chef! Love all the helpful tips, I’m trying to be a better cook myself :)

[@MindKontrolleProject]

Grass fed butter? Oh well I've seen crazier. I buy my butter at Walymart and get my veggies from my neighbors yard at midnight. I just wish they had a Pecorino Romanno tree.

[@foodstrongfamily]

A cheese tree would be pretty amazing!

[@MindKontrolleProject]

@@foodstrongfamily 🇮🇹 🧀 🤗 👍

[@somejerkbag]

Lol wtf? 😆

[@joaomonteiro2286]

You'd be surprised how different it actually tastes. You can try grass fed milk vs regular milk as well.

[@BestCosmologist]

You know what's up. I'm dehydrating some right now for the exact same reasons.

[@foodstrongfamily]

One of the best mushrooms on the planet! 😃

[@victorialarson6344]

Very interesting!

[@foodstrongfamily]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@whaguitars]

I love to saute them in butter and then add them to my omelet for breakfast.

[@foodstrongfamily]

Yes! That is always amazing!

[@MignonImke]

I came across your channel and so happy I did! I watched all your videos and really like what your doing. Do keep it up and may many good things come your way :) You also have a new subscriber :)

[@foodstrongfamily]

Thank you! Your words put a big smile on my face! I'm gonna keep doing it and hopefully getting better. Thank you again! :)

[@paulpursell4177]

Maybe turn up the music just a little bit more

[@foodstrongfamily]

I know. Amateur hour over here... I promise my new videos are better. 🤣

[@paulpursell4177]

Your fine. It's a good information video. Im just giving you a hard time

[@joshdavis1224]

That is the best butter

[@foodstrongfamily]

For sure. The only thing better would be to make your own from your own cows. But that's not my reality yet. One day though! :)

[@watchingyourvideo8029]

I pick these in florida

[@foodstrongfamily]

Nice! I didn't know you could find them there! That's awesome!

[@nfn16076]

What? I have never seen them wild here, but I live in Southwest Florida, maybe its a north Flo thing?

[@marinevet7273]

Mean streets of Seattle

[@foodstrongfamily]

True that! I'm a little south of there but in the neighborhood for sure! All the best!

[@14Tommere]

Very nice but I’ll say this is the basic way to do it. And maybe the best. I like to add some garlic and chalot as well👍

[@foodstrongfamily]

Yes, I agree. This is the basics. At this point you can get creative with it! Check out my other videos, they are way better than this one! :)

[@3091181]

How long are you cooking them and about what temperature?

[@foodstrongfamily]

It doesn't take very long, just cook them until all the water has come out and they are dry again. Medium high heat is good.

[@3091181]

@@foodstrongfamily i seem to burn some during the ddy sauté. Just found some wine caps btw

[@slimsilesh1]

No need to clean it ?

[@foodstrongfamily]

@@slimsilesh1 these were already clean but yes, most of the time you have to clean off the dirt and pine needles off of them

[@dabbking]

What about making a sauce

[@foodstrongfamily]

Totally! Just add a little stock or wine, reduce, add more butter and possibly herbs, and enjoy over a steak, chicken or anything else!

[@DeadhMage]

Simply, just I like. Recipes usually say: ˝ first heat the oil in a pan˝. Don´t do that! This is how it should be prepred. 👍

[@alittlespice]

Kerry gold 🇮🇪

[@foodstrongfamily]

The best! :)

[@militarucristian1206]

@@foodstrongfamily I ussualy don't comment on YT, but imo Kerrygold isn't that good, tried it and found it to be kind of avarage. You should try someting like D'isigny butter if you can get your hands on it (i'm from the EU). BTW, going to cook 2lbs of this bad boys this way today for the very first time, thanks Chef!

[@tonelove666]

666 like!!! Nice🌸

[@brianlaz]

thank you for the video but the music all the way through is unnecessary IMHO

[@foodstrongfamily]

You may be correct on this. :) I'm just trying to play around and put together a somewhat descent video... Thanks for the feedback!

[@colethomas2311]

You forgot garlic

[@foodstrongfamily]

Garli would be pretty delicious in here!

[@cindirhodes967]

i liked your content but the music is WAY TOO LOUD - its hard to pay attention to the instructions

[@foodstrongfamily]

I've been told that before. :) I now know to turn it way down. Thank you! :)

[@LT3Fluffy]

Thumbs down. Eating and smacking into the mic 🤮

[@foodstrongfamily]

Ha! 😜 sorry amigo. Can’t please everybody when making a video. Just trying to help people learn to cook them. All the best to you. Thanks for the feedback! 🤘🏽