Mezedaki Plevroutous

These are native mushrooms of the genus Morchella sp. (Morchella elata, Morchella deliciosa, Morchella vulgaris, Morchella escullenta). Morelles appear in Greek forests from March to May in small groups or alone on the ground in coniferous and deciduous forests. In recent years, successful cultivation efforts have been launched in various countries with excellent results, but without significantly reducing the price of the product. They are mushrooms known worldwide in the world of haute cuisine but also in Greece as they are highly valued in many areas. They are also known as kourkourikia, kourmekia, bunnies, matsikaria etc.