Comments on: How to Cook with Wild Mushrooms http://locallemons.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html A food blog: all-natural recipes from the bounty of the East Bay. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:19:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: rcasqprc http://locallemons.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html/comment-page-1#comment-211 rcasqprc Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:04:31 +0000 http://allisonandalejandro2009.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html#comment-211 <strong>rcasqprc...</strong> rcasqprc... rcasqprc…

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]]> By: Allison Lemons http://locallemons.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html/comment-page-1#comment-193 Allison Lemons Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:13:23 +0000 http://allisonandalejandro2009.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html#comment-193 Hi Darya, I think it depends on the mushroom. I have definitely noticed a difference with these Nameko mushrooms. I've washed them in the past, and they cooked up softer and gooey. Mushrooms like morels do have tons of nooks where grit can hide, so I usually wipe them down with a damp towel. I have never washed morels myself, but have eaten them after they were washed - they seemed spongy (almost like the texture of a saturated sponge, but I wouldn’t know that first hand). I didn’t see exactly how they were prepared, but it was enough for me not to take the chance when preparing them myself. If you do wash mushrooms, I suggest drying thoroughly, and take care not to let them soak. Hi Darya,
I think it depends on the mushroom. I have definitely noticed a difference with these Nameko mushrooms. I’ve washed them in the past, and they cooked up softer and gooey.
Mushrooms like morels do have tons of nooks where grit can hide, so I usually wipe them down with a damp towel. I have never washed morels myself, but have eaten them after they were washed – they seemed spongy (almost like the texture of a saturated sponge, but I wouldn’t know that first hand). I didn’t see exactly how they were prepared, but it was enough for me not to take the chance when preparing them myself.
If you do wash mushrooms, I suggest drying thoroughly, and take care not to let them soak.

]]> By: darya http://locallemons.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html/comment-page-1#comment-192 darya Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:19:21 +0000 http://allisonandalejandro2009.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html#comment-192 Ok, I have a question. I have read in a zillion places not to wash mushrooms and in theory, I do not object to this. However I have regretted this decision more than once, especially with chantarelles and morels (expensive!). These mushrooms are always filled with grit, and they have so many nooks and crannies it is nearly impossible to get all the dirt off with a towel and a pairing knife. I'm back to rinsing them, and it doesn't seem so bad. Am I missing something? Ok, I have a question. I have read in a zillion places not to wash mushrooms and in theory, I do not object to this. However I have regretted this decision more than once, especially with chantarelles and morels (expensive!). These mushrooms are always filled with grit, and they have so many nooks and crannies it is nearly impossible to get all the dirt off with a towel and a pairing knife. I’m back to rinsing them, and it doesn’t seem so bad. Am I missing something?

]]> By: Allison Lemons http://locallemons.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html/comment-page-1#comment-191 Allison Lemons Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:27:21 +0000 http://allisonandalejandro2009.com/local_lemons/2009/06/how-to-cook-with-wild-mushrooms.html#comment-191 That sounds amazing - and reminds me of another tip on cooking mushrooms. Vinegar! Sherry and Champagne are especially good with mushrooms, but pretty much any vinegar that's first mixed with a pinch of salt, brings out the best in mushrooms. That sounds amazing – and reminds me of another tip on cooking mushrooms. Vinegar! Sherry and Champagne are especially good with mushrooms, but pretty much any vinegar that’s first mixed with a pinch of salt, brings out the best in mushrooms.

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