Parasol Mushroom

The parasol mushroom is one of the largest and most flavourful wild mushrooms in Central Europe. Its cap can reach up to 30 cm in diameter and is covered with distinctive brown scales. It has a delicate, slightly nutty flavour and a firm texture that holds up well to cooking. In the kitchen it is most commonly breaded and pan-fried like a schnitzel, but it also works well grilled, in soups or stews. Before cooking, the tough stem should be removed. Caution is advised when foraging, as it can be confused with toxic species, always have your mushrooms verified by an expert.