Mushrooms
Cauliflower Fungus
The cauliflower fungus was hard to find in the old days and was described as relatively rare. Today it is seen in many places and is becoming quite widespread. It grows best in acidic soil with scattered older conifers and is often the only mushroom that thrives in the places where you find it. It is a fascinating mushroom because it grows so large – one of the very best edible mushrooms.
Find it in nature
Acidic soil with older conifers, often the only mushroom at the site
Nordjylland
Rold Skov
Acidic soil with older conifers
Østjylland
Silkeborg nåleskove
Spruce plantations with acidic soil and old conifers
Vestjylland
Klitplantagerne
Older conifer plantations on sandy soil
Recipes with Cauliflower Fungus
Fried cauliflower fungus with pistachios
Here I've used a small cauliflower mushroom split in two. If you have a larger one, a nicely cut slice also works well.
Cauliflower fungus with herb crust
This dish is inspired by cauliflower gratin! A dish that was popular in my childhood, and which might be ready for a comeback in a wild mushroom version. The dish can be varied endlessly.
The Mushroom Handbook
Similar ingredients
Morel
A rare and capricious mushroom that thrives with elm – years can pass between finds of edible morels.
Hooded Morel
A lovely bonus find in April and May – appears in thickets and parks after rain and mild spring temperatures.
Chanterelle
Found in many types of forest from June to November – peaks after good rainfall and always grows in small groups.