Mushrooms in the Rías Baixas
Mushrooms, besides being a culinary delicacy, are an exceptional source of nutrients and health benefits. Incorporating them into the diet not only enriches the palate, but also strengthens the body in a number of ways.
The Rías Baixas, with their mild climate and constant humidity, are the perfect setting for the growth of an incredible variety of mushrooms. Hidden in its forests and natural landscapes is a real mycological treasure trove, which every autumn attracts amateurs and experts alike. The diversity of mushrooms found in our province not only offers unique flavours, but also a close-to-nature experience.
Autumn in the Rías Baixas is a magical time, when the mountains are filled with mushrooms which, as well as offering exquisite flavours, connect people with the natural environment. Whether you are passionate about mycology or enjoy good food, exploring the variety of mushrooms in this region is an unforgettable experience that blends nature, tradition and gastronomy.
Also known as wild mushroom or fungo dos lameiros, in Galician. It is a small, white mushroom. It grows both in spring and autumn in rich, well-fertilised meadows and gardens.
This group includes four very similar edible species, Boletus edulis, Boletus aestivalis, Boletus pinophilus and Boletus aereus. They are brown in colour and usually grow in hardwood or coniferous forests. In Galician they are also called andoas.
These are two very similar species. In As Rías Baixas they are known by the popular name of chanterelles and their shape resembles that of a trumpet. The colour depends on the characteristics of the soil where they grow, although it usually varies between whitish yellow and orange.
Also known in the province as "chipirón de monte", due to its shape. It has a very characteristic elongated cap and grows in meadows, gardens and grasslands.
In As Rías Baixas it is known as "angula de monte", as when cooked the foot of the mushroom is reminiscent of this fish. It fruits in deciduous forests, pine forests and eucalyptus groves, well into autumn, when temperatures drop.
Also known as cat's tongue or cow's tongue, it is a late mushroom which, like the previous one, comes out late in autumn, from November onwards. It is cream-coloured and can be found in hardwood, conifer and eucalyptus forests.
Called níscalo and in some areas of Galicia fungo da muña. It is a highly appreciated mushroom in gastronomy and, in fact, many collectors only focus on this species. It fruits in pine forests and has a very characteristic colour and orange latex.
Also known as zarrota, monxo or choupin. It is distinguished by being tall and slender and its cap can reach 40 cm in diameter. It grows in well-lit woods, meadows and well-fertilised soils.
Formerly known as Boletus erythropus. It is a boletus-type mushroom, with a brown cap, red pores and yellow flesh that turns blue on contact with air. Its habitat is hardwood and coniferous forests.
Known as tortullo, it is a mushroom with a grey cap and a whitish foot with pale yellow tones. It grows in pine forests when the cold weather arrives, from November onwards.