If you don’t cook puffballs properly, they can get soggy. Unless you are planning to put them in a soup, they really taste best when they’re browned. Cut them into slices using the biggest, sharpest knife you’ve got. They range in size from the 1-inch-long dwarf or pygmy puffer to the freshwater giant puffer, which can grow to more than 2 feet in length. They are scaleless fish and usually have rough to spiky skin. All have four teeth that are fused together into a beak-like form. Diet Stress Relief: For those with fidgety fingers or anxiety, these balls act as a calming tool, offering a soothing tactile experience that can help focus and de-stress the mind.

You can eat the puffball skin if you want to, but it is a little tougher than the rest of the mushroom. If you do eat it, just be sure to brush it thoroughly to remove as much dirt as you can. There have been no human fatalities associated with Puffballs, but dogs breathing in large amounts of the spores have died.When you get the puffball home, start by filling a one gallon jar with water. To maximize your chance of success, try to use non-chlorinated water.

If inhaled in large quantities, Puffball spores can lead to Lycoperdonitis which causes inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. This was discovered through an old nosebleed cure; however, I don’t know if contracting Lycoperdonitis can cure nosebleeds… This has been the autumn of puffballs in our house. We have been finding these giant alien-looking mushrooms in our friend's field and I have had a blast experimenting with all kinds of puffball recipes. Serves 4. * * * * * This recipe is nice and saucy so it goes great over a bowl of cooked rice. You can adjust the heat level to how you like it. 2. Sweet and Sour Asian Style Puffball The mushrooms, I cooked and canned and froze (35 pints of canned mushrooms plus a half dozen bags of frozen ones).cut slices, dip them in a mixture of equal parts soy sauce and water, plus a dash of sriracha or hot sauce, then pan-fry them in butter or oil until brown Durable & Safe: Crafted to be robust and long-lasting, these puffer balls are made with non-toxic materials, ensuring they're safe for all ages. Cut the required amount of slices from the puffball, and peel or cut off the outer skin. Brush each side of the slice with olive oil.