A
simple little tip for you today about preparing
mushrooms. You know how even the
cultivated ones have just a little dirt on them? Well, don't wash the mushrooms – if you do
they will go slimy and won't have as nice a texture. Just brush it off with a paper towel, tissue
or pastry brush. If this isn't enough
just dampen the towel a tad and do it again. (A tad is a technical term for
just a little bit)
There
are even special mushroom brushes you can buy – a bit OTT in my view.
I
never peel commercially grown mushrooms – it isn't necessary and it will affect
their flavour.
I love mushrooms and have noticed if I do more than a very light rinse they get slimy!!! I will brush them from now on!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if mushroom brushes are available here. I dip them for atleast 2 hrs in water before cooking.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Shainee
apieceofshe.blogspot.com
Thanks for the tip, Carole! I wasn't sure how to go about it and I usually rinse in water. Now I know that's not the way to do it :)
ReplyDeleteI usually wash them and eat/cook right away. But it's great to know about the brush technique, because I hate slimy mushrooms!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole!! Great tips and great minds think a like:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
ReplyDeleteinteresting - i would not wash mushrooms prepared raw, but most of the mushrooms i use i cook so the "mushiness" is not an issue. How do you use your mushrooms in a meal?
ReplyDeleteWell, I kind of want one of those cute little mushroom brushes now, even if it IS a bit unnecessary! LOL!!
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