Prior to frying Mushrooms, do you peel them first.?

Answer 1

well my brother is a pro. chef from Le cordon blue culinary school,
and he said that you never peel mushrooms so dont peel them just slice them
have fun

Answer 2

Actually just about every one that has answered is correct however no one was quite complete with their answers. There is no need to peel a mushroom. If you are worried that they look dirty, the black and brown stuff on the out side is just natural decomposition. However, it is suggested that you wash them off. Wiping them off takes too much time plus, they do not retain water to make a difference from a quick rinse. Soaking is not a good thing though.

Answer 3

Never peel them, just gently rub the dirt off with a damp cloth. If you wash them, they will retain the water and you will end up with boiled mushroom when you cook them. Leave the skin on, thats where the majority of the nutrients are!

Answer 4

Never peel a mushroom, Lex--the flavour is in the skin! A peeled mushroom is pretty flavourless. Cut off the root end, and then quickly wash in water in a sieve so they don't soak up a lot of water. Dry on a towel and they're ready to go!

Answer 5

No, I don't peel them and they should NEVER be washed as they absorb water like a sponge and will end up steaming rather than frying. To clean wipe them off with a slightly damp paper towel or clean cloth.

Answer 6

No, you do not have to. Just brush off the peat bits and slice if large and leave whole if not. Life is too short to peel a mushroom. Helps to hold their shape better, and gives flavour.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

No, just give them a wipe with a damp kitchen towel to remove the mud. Whatever you do, don't wash mushrooms as they soak up water like a sponge and when it comes to frying them, you end up poaching them instead as they release the water.

Answer 9

Never, i never ever peel mushrooms , don't soak them in water ever as they retain the water. I fry mushrooms lightly in butter, add salt and pepper , then i use about halve a cup of full-cream milk add a teaspoon of cornflour and mix well , add to mushrooms and you have creamed mushrooms. Loads of pepper makes then very very tasty.:)))

Answer 10

No, I don't. I trim off the bottom 1/8" or so of the stems and brush the mushroom cap off with a very soft brush, removing any dirt. If you don't have a soft brush, you can use a nice, soft wash cloth. You're not supposed to use water to wash them. Slice and cook!