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Reply With QuoteI don't wash mine ... I have a mushroom brush that I use occasionally, but the majority of the time I use a damp paper towel to remove any of the debris on them. Soak them ? Never ...
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What's the best way of washing mushrooms, either whole or sliced mushrooms that you buy? I assume these are not sprayed with pesticides or chemicals, even though they're not labeled as organic.
I usually dip them in water and rinse a few times. Should you be more careful about washing mushrooms? Anyone soak them like you would grains or legumes overnight?
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I don't wash mine ... I have a mushroom brush that I use occasionally, but the majority of the time I use a damp paper towel to remove any of the debris on them. Soak them ? Never ...
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No washing here.
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I don't wash, I peel.
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I wipe them off with a coarse damp washcloth.
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Don't wash mushrooms. Pat them dry with paper towel.
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thisOriginally Posted by Nion
if they're sliced I assume they're already cleaned before slicing. Maybe a bad assumption, but it hasn't killed me yet.
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I usually wipe with a paper towel. If I am putting them in a soup or stew, and not sauteing them first, I go ahead and wash them.
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I've always lightly scrubbed off the dirt (or most of it, anyway) on them while under running water. Not necessary?
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Alton Brown did a show on mushrooms and debunked the myth that mushrooms absorb water when you wash them.
Soak them in a bowl of water for a minute or two, slosh them around a bit to loosen any grit, take them out and pat dry with towel. slice etc.
I also learned a great tip from my dad, (a mushroom farmer) When you cook mushrooms, start them in a dry (no oil) non stick pan Medium,high heat, with a dash of sea salt, let them go for a good 5-10 minutes stirring frequently, They will let go of a lot of water (concentrates the flavor). When they start to look a little dry add olive oil or my favorite BUTTER, fresh thyme, a little garlic and a dash of curry powder(just a little brings out the natural earthy flavors) pepper. EAT.
Try this and tell me its not the best way to saute a mushroom.
