Fresh Hedgehog Mushrooms (Pied de Mouton) - 500g

The wood hedgehog, or spreading hedgehog (Hydnum repandum), is a mushroom belonging to the Hydnaceae family. It is entirely edible and can be considered one of the best autumn mushrooms! A delicious wild mushroom with tender flesh and bold flavours sought after by many food lovers

•  The stalk of the Pied-de-mouton (hedgehog mushroom) measures 3 to 8 cm in height. It is stout and somewhat irregular in shape, smooth, and creamy-white in colour. The cap is fleshy, bumpy, and variable in shape, measuring between 4 and 15 cm in diameter. The cap surface is matte and somewhat felt-like, ranging in colour from whitish to very pale brown. The hymenium consists of crowded, fragile, creamy-white spines that are typically ochraceous (pale yellow) at the base. The flesh is firm and brittle, white, and turns yellow
• Although it can appear as early as summer, the hedgehog mushroom is generally harvested from autumn through to winter, weather permitting
• The hedgehog mushroom has crisp flesh with a fruity aroma and a mild, pleasant flavour reminiscent of the chanterelle. However, older specimens can taste slightly bitter; consequently, some prefer to harvest young ones or remove the spines. This mushroom is eaten cooked and is excellent pan-fried with cream. It can also be added to soups or risottos
• Size: 500g