Tripping on magic mushrooms is something you really look forward to, but eating them often not. Most people are not fond of the taste and that sometimes makes them dread the magic mushrooms, which is not necessary at all. There are plenty of ways to hide the bitter tast of magic mushrooms. You can make a delicious pesto with magic mushrooms or use them in a healthy salad.
4 Recipes to use Magic Mushrooms
You are looking forward to your magic trip. Your mushrooms are in front of you. You have to eat them, otherwise your trip will not start. But then the moment comes when you put them in your mouth. Unfortunately, the taste of magic mushrooms is not really something to write back home about. It's like eating a bite of dirt. Others compare it to digging in a piece of tree bark or a container of rotten popcorn. It is of course not the intention that you get a negative experience by eating your mushrooms. That is a less good start to your trip! With these delicious recipes you can turn your magic mushrooms into a true delicacy. Your trip could not start better!
Good to remember: the substance that you are going to trip from, psilocybin, breaks down when the temperatures get too high. So do not boil your mushrooms, but add them when the dish is ready. Only then can you be sure that you will experience the full effect.
1. Magic Mushroom Pesto
Pesto is always delicious: on a cracker, as a dip or over the pasta. The spicy taste will certainly dominate the earthy taste of the mushrooms. You will need a blender for this recipe. This recipe is based on one person.
Ingredients:
- 30 grams of fresh magic mushrooms (dried 3 grams) or 15 grams of fresh magic truffles
- Fresh green herbs (basil, parsley, oregano)
- 100 grams of Parmesan cheese
- 60 grams of walnuts or pine nuts
- 100 ml of olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
How to make mushroom pesto:
Put all ingredients in a bowl and grind them with a blender. Continue until you have a coarse mass. Use the pesto as a dip with vegetables, spread it on a cracker or put it over pasta. This pesto is made quickly, and your mushrooms will not be heated.
2. Magic Mushroom tea
A simple way to take your mushrooms is to make a tea. If you use dried magic mushrooms, grind them into a powder. Use 1 gram of powder per cup of tea. You can add fresh mushrooms to the shroom tea ready to use. Then use about 10 to 15 grams per cup. Instead of sugar or honey, ginger is also a tasty addition, which can also help against nausea.
Preparation method for dried mushrooms:
Heat 250 ml of water until it boils. Let the water cool down first. Pour the water into a bowl, add the mushroom powder and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Then pour the tea through a sieve into a cup. Add sugar or honey for a sweeter taste.
How to prepare fresh mushrooms tea:
Bring water to a boil and then let it cool down. Pour it into a bowl and add the fresh mushrooms. Let this steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the bowl and add sugar or honey to this too. You can also make tea from magic truffles. Check out some mushroom tea canada online.
3. Magic Mushroom salad
This tasty and healthy salad ensures that you do not taste magic mushrooms. This recipe is based on one person.
Ingredients
- 30 grams of fresh magic mushrooms (dried 3 grams) or 15 grams of fresh magic truffles
- 150 gram fresh spinach
- 30 pine nuts
- 150 grams soft goat cheese
- Dash of sesame oil
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
How to make it:
Put the spinach leaves in a bowl. Roast the pine nuts in a pan without oil until they turn light brown. Put them in the salad. Mix the sesame oil with the apple cider vinegar and mustard. Stir well and divide this dressing over the salad. Crumble the goat cheese over the lettuce and sprinkle with pepper to taste. Cut the mushrooms into pieces and stir them into the salad.
4. Risotto 'à la Magic Mushroom'
Although magic mushrooms have the most effect on an empty stomach, you can eat them well with a meal. Especially when it tastes as good as this one! This dish is for two people. Of course, this dish can also be eaten by one person. All you have to do is divide the amount of the ingredients in half.
Ingredients two persons:
- 60 grams of fresh magic mushrooms (dried 6 grams) or 30 grams of fresh magic truffles
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cups of risotto rice
- 4 cups of vegetable stock
- 2 chopped spring onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 100 grams of champions
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 100 ml cream
- 3 teaspoons of grated cheese (eg Parmesan)
- Pepper and salt to taste
How to make it:
Make the vegetable stock by boiling water and add stock cubes to it. Remove the pan from the heat, let the stock cool to 65°C and add the magic mushrooms (truffles) and champions. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Then remove them from the stock and chop them finely. Pour some olive oil into a wok or frying pan and fry the onion and garlic. Add the rice and fry for a while. Then add the wine and the vegetable stock and let the dish simmer until the rice is cooked. Do not forget to stir in between. Add pepper and salt, the spring onions and the cream. Warm through for a while. Remove the pan from the heat wait a bit and add the magic mushrooms or truffles and the champions Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
