In the West they are considered poisonous, and in some countries their sale is even banned because of a dangerous substance in their makeup — the toxin gyromitrin. Once in the body, it can cause serious food poisoning. However, if the cleaning and cooking technique is followed, they are safe, very tasty and even beneficial — recommended for treating arthritis, osteochondrosis, the pancreas and other conditions.
Lines are most often found in recipes with these five ingredients:
All recipes for dishes with lines involve a special sequence of steps. First they are thoroughly cleaned of dirt, covered with cold water, washed, sprinkled with salt and boiled for 30 minutes without a lid. Then they must be washed again, boiled a second time for 20 minutes and rinsed a third time. Only after these steps can the product be used. Now you can make plenty of hearty, appetizing dishes from them: soups, sauces, appetizers, pie fillings, casseroles, mushrooms stewed or fried in sour cream, a side dish for mashed potatoes. For a piquant taste and aroma, it's recommended to add herbs and spices. You can only salt them using the hot method.