Is there a proper way to clean store bought mushrooms?

Question

I am not what someone would call a cook and want to cook mushrooms. Is there a proper way to clean and cut baby bella mushrooms?

Answer 1

they are spunges just wipe with a damp cloth

Answer 2

So glad you asked! I've always been curious about why they always always say, "Never wash mushrooms under running water, because they'll absorb water!" This is now accepted by almost everyone, but it's false! Think about where mushrooms actually grow: in fields or under trees, in places WHERE IT RAINS A LOT. Mushrooms love that! Mushroom skin is a lot like people skin. When you get under water, you get wet but you don't get waterlogged. If mushrooms did get waterlogged, they would grow in the desert, not in moist environments. Cook's Illustrated ran a scientific test about washing mushrooms about 5 years back--you can probably find their results online--showing that mushrooms do NOT absorb water when you wash them, no matter how much you use. And you need rumming (or at least lots of) water to get them clean, and avoid those nasty gritty bits in your teeth. If you're motivated, do a comparison and see: water never did a mushroom any harm. Good luck.

Answer 3

No washing under water. All mushrooms act like sponges and if you run them under water they will soak up that instead of the other flavors and spices. You can use a soft bristle veggie brush or just a paper towel to wipe them clean

Answer 4

The flavour of a mushroom is in it's spores. If you wash them you stand the chance of washing the spores away. I rub them lightly with a dry paper towel, and slice them over the pan I'm going to cook them in. Doing a fast (flash) fry on high heat until they just begin to brown is the best way to cook them. Season with a little salt and pepper afterwards.

Answer 5

Wipe gently with damp paper towel or clean kitchen towel to remove dirt. Do not rinse under running water or soak.

Answer 6

You can wash them under running water in a strainer, just before using them. Let them drain before using. THey will stay a day or so after washing them. It is recommended to run water over them first to clean off dirt and anything else that may be on them.

Answer 7

I have always been told to clean with a dry, clean towel, but frankly I always just wash them quickly under cold water. You don't want them to soak up any of the water.

Answer 8

dont run water over them, they will absorb the water and become tough. wait until just before you plan to eat or cook them and wipe them off with a damp paper towel or damp [clean] kitchen towel..just sort of knock any of the dirt off them.......they are grown in sterile soil so its not like outdoor dirt.

Answer 9

Store Bought Mushrooms

Answer 10

Use a damp towel and wipe them clean

Answer 11

my sons a chef and he uses a fine soft brush just to brush them over before preparing them to cook ,absolutely no water .