Mushrooms is a subcategory of preserved and pickled mushroom specialities, represented by the brands Navarrico, La Cuna, Arotz and Mar-Tret. The range includes oyster mushrooms, mushroom pate with truffle, mushrooms pickled in olive oil and Mediterranean button mushrooms in a plain or spicy brine. These are practical, long-life products ready to eat straight away, typical of Spanish tapas cuisine.
How to find your way around this category
Pickled mushrooms and button mushrooms are served cold or gently warmed as tapas, on their own or with a piece of bread. Mushroom pate with truffle is a ready-made spread suitable for bread or as part of a starter. The button mushrooms from Mar-Tret are available in both a plain and a spicy brine, depending on your preferred intensity of flavour.
For a classic tapas dinner choose pickled mushrooms or button mushrooms, and for a more festive occasion mushroom pate with truffle.
Preserved mushrooms - an overview
Product
Preparation
Recommended use
Oyster mushrooms
Preserved
Tapas, on their own or with bread
Mushrooms pickled in olive oil
In oil
Tapas, cold platter
Button mushrooms (plain/spicy brine)
In brine
Tapas according to your preferred spiciness
Mushroom pate with truffle
Ready-made spread
Eaten straight away on bread
You will always find the exact composition and weight in the detail of the particular product.
Mushrooms as part of tapas culture
In Spain, pickled and preserved mushrooms are among the traditional tapas - small portions served before the main course or as an accompaniment to wine. Their advantages are a long shelf life and quick preparation - simply tip them onto a plate and, if you like, season them with a little olive oil or herbs.
Serve mushroom pate with truffle at room temperature - cold spreads have a less pronounced flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How are pickled mushrooms served?
Most often cold or gently warmed as tapas, on their own or with a piece of good bread.
What is the difference between button mushrooms in a plain and a spicy brine?
A plain brine preserves the clean flavour of the mushrooms, while a spicy brine is seasoned with spices and paprika for a more pronounced, hotter note.
What is mushroom pate with truffle good for?
As a spread for bread or as part of a cold starter, ideally served at room temperature.
How long does an opened tin of mushrooms keep?
Once opened it belongs in the fridge and should be used within a few days; the exact use-by period is stated by the producer on the packaging.
Are tinned oyster mushrooms as tasty as fresh ones?
Preserved oyster mushrooms have a different, softer texture than fresh ones, but they are a practical, long-life alternative suited to serving directly as tapas.