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    Shop, Store, Clean and Cook Mushrooms

    September 25, 2016

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    Yiyang Hu, LIU CW POST Farmer’s Market Volunteer

     

    The intense flavor of mushrooms is welcomed in many dishes, whether it’s soup, stew, stuffing, or raw.
    Mushrooms have a high water content, which makes them quite perishable. They can become soggy
    quickly when there is too much moisture. Once soggy, the strong flavor becomes weaker. To keep
    mushrooms fresh, you have to take a few steps:


    Shop


    Look for mushrooms that are firm, plump and moist (not wet). You don’t want it to be dried and
    shriveled. Also, avoid mushrooms with bruised or discolored patches. The mushroom you want should
    also be whole and intact, with gills on the underside tightly closed. A potent earthy scent, not sour or
    fishy smell, is also an indication for freshness.

     

    Store


    Store the mushroom unwashed in its original package, paper bag, or slightly opened zip-lock bag. All
    these packaging materials provide air circulation and allow the mushroom to breathe. The mushroom
    should have a balanced moisture content and release ethylene gas.

     

    Clean


    Before cleaning, keep the mushroom whole to minimize the surface area contacting with water. If the
    mushroom looks quite clean, give it a wipe with a damp paper towel or soft mushroom brush. If there is
    visible dirt, run the mushroom under the faucet with cold water and clean it gently. After washing, pat the
    mushroom dry with a paper towel. If you decide to serve mushrooms raw, you can clean them with a dry
    toothbrush or soft mushroom brush. The brush will get ride of the dirt.

     

    Cook


    Use the mushroom immediately after cleaning and/or cutting. This is because a mushroom is like a
    sponge, it can absorb moisture fast, especially when it’s cut. The moisture will reduce the mushroom
    flavor as well as turn it slimy.

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