@@alduinbb So sorry for you. Varied diet, can be unique to logistics, or cultural influences. Our intolerance for basic foods only backs up the theory . Genuine adverse reactions happen. This is not new. Common sense.
Unless you like glyphosate as a seasoning, it's worth it to wash off the pesticide. As mushrooms are very absorbent, the flour trick mentioned below might help as well to remove pesticide.
I start out on medium high heat with a dry pan- no oil- and let the mushrooms roast around for a few minutes before adding anything else to the pan, seasonings or oil. I saw this technique years ago and find it's easier to control the oiliness/moisture better this way. But whatever works and suits your taste is what's best!
it's been tested and proven that washing mushrooms in water doesn't waterlog them, truth is one mushroom doesn't even absorb a full gram of water plus, it's literally impossible to overcook mushrooms, you can burn them however
I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with bipolar. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
I've tried washed vs unwashed brushed "clean" mushrooms. I can't tell the difference, except that I don't have to throw out as many dishes because there's dirt in them. You can throw them in the oven on low for a bit (use a rack) if you want the water gone. Salad spinner works fairly well too. I think this rule came from lazy restaurant cooks who don't bother to wash their food properly.
Mushrooms are a big part of my vegan diet. The umami flavor and perfect texture make a great meat replacement. For protein, I eat beans, tofu, tempeh, etc.
@@andreasobuaculla9511 fungi are actually their own thing they’re neither plant nor animal. They have things that set them apart from plants. That said they’re still pretty tasty
Actually cooking mushrooms on low heat is great if you intend to use them for a sauce. In that case the water that seeps out should be drained off into the sauce for even more flavour. However, I always use butter for mushrooms, never oil.
After seeing Alton Brown at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo talk about cooking and prepping mushrooms, he explained that part of their growing medium was powdered horse poo. He said, "Do I wash my mushrooms? You better believe I do!" I wash my mushrooms, it doesn't harm them in any way.
Steve smith. It may have escaped your notice, Organic vegetables are grown using Manure (ANIMAL POO). Non organic veg is grown using chemicals. as fertilizer.
@@nsn27 ...the little bits of black stuff (whatever it is) that can visually be seen is washed away. It may not get rid of all the bacteria, but it helps me sleep better at night...lol
@@nsn27 It's not about the bacteria. The heat from cooking the mushrooms will kill most of them and when the bacteria gets into your stomach juice, it would die anyway. What you want to get rid of is dirt and spores and brushing it will not get rid of it completely unlike water.
This video is trying to give advice without giving clear direction on how to accurately follow their mushroom. Don't undercook your mushroom but also don't overcook them. Wow! Who would've thought of that
But sometimes, especially if buying sliced mushrooms, they tell you to rinse well before use. (Don’t judge me for buying pre-sliced mushrooms, I buy preprepared veg. I’m disabled and find it less painful to get the prep work done first)
I've always thoroughly washed mushrooms. Anybody who says water sogs mushrooms, hasnt cooked it. It's impossible to overcook mushrooms. Idk who came up with this 'wipe your mushrooms' idea. But if you want the dirt off, just wash it. Simple
Never had my mushrooms get soggy....but I've had that damn grit between my teeth cause I didn't wash them thoroughly enough. Greatest mushroom mistake you can make? Failing to THOROUGHLY and VIGOROUSLY wash all the mud and gunk off. Once you have clean mushrooms, you can eat them raw, steamed, sauted, roasted, etc. But the most important thing to do with mushrooms is WASH them!
@@langreeves6419 you need yo learn to clean them properly. I never had to eat dirt because I clean every mushroom individually. You can cut away stubborn dirt if needed.
I think this started with wild edible mushroom picking and chefs Antonio Carluccio et A.l. in pro kitchens and Local Environmental health advice is always wash any vegetables fruit,salads etc. To remove soil based pathogens and airbourne and pesticides etc. I know alot of chefs who don't though, also say someone else mention Heston Blumenthal did a test on washing and not washing as they are about 90-95% water they don't asbsord to much when rinsing them
Blumenthol, award winning 3-Michelin star chef, debunked the washing mushroom's myth. I used to spend tons of time wiping them. Unless you have fragile delicate mushrooms like Chanterelles, a nice rinse is the fastest, easiest, and best way to clean mushrooms.
I always freaked out about how to wash and cook mushrooms and i never liked mushrooms when i made them myself. Yesterday I boiled the shit out of mushrooms, like until the water was almost gone Randomly added 'everything bagel' seasoning and garlic. I frkn loved them. Ate them pure like that
#1, damn I always ran them through a load in the dishwasher before cooking. I use butter, not oil. While salting is best at the end like they said, try heating your oil/butter ahead of time with your other seasonings of choice. That way when the mushrooms uptake the oil, it takes the seasoning flavor into them and not just a surface seasoning. It also ensures more even seasoning. It's even more effective on things like Shallots that impart their flavor over time.
Wow ... I really appreciate it. I just had Oyster Mushrooms turn quickly! I kept them in the open Plastic bag that they are sold in! I will place them in a paper bag from now on! This was a very informative post! Thanks
You wash them at the last minute before you cook them or they become slimy. They do not soak up water by washing them and if you know how they are grown you want to wash them
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Your too much water or not enough oil is bogus. I cook my mushrooms in a dry pan to start, let the water come out and cook away then salt and butter and a bit of olive oil. Sautee till browned adding what ever seasoning you like.
I discovered accidentally that I can dehydrate mushrooms in the refrigerator in paper bags. When I had too many mushrooms and had to travel unexpectedly, I left some mushrooms in a paper bag. When I returned from the trip after two weeks, they were almost completely dried out. These work very well when cooked in rice or slow cooker foods. Now I but extra just to have dried mushrooms on hand for a more intense flavor than fresh mushrooms provide.
When using any other mushroom than the Paris kind you will probably have a lot of sand, sawdust and other stuff sticking on them that really needs to be rinsed off with a lot of water. I once saw an interview with a Belgian 3 stars chef that was a bit surprised when the interviewer suggested that mushs shouldn't be washed. His answer was about clients not being to keen on eating sand when they ordered a dish with wild forest mushrooms ...
I’ll definitely stop soaking them, but I’ll still rinse off the dirt. Thanks for your tips though. I will definitely cook them in a separate pan to dehydrate them if all the liquid before adding to my potato soup I’m making tomorrow. ❤ I’ll definitely try the paper bag method, that sounds like it will be easier to simply dust the dirt off for the next time. Glad I. Seen this video.
No less an expert than Jaques Pepin say it's fine to wash mushrooms. Just do it right before you cook them, so they don't absorb the water all the way through.
Hello, mushroom enthusiast here. I do not recommend not washing, but you should definitely try to use as little water to do the job, along with a small brush (like a toothbrush). No soaking (unless recipe states so). My favorite way of cooking champinions is not discussed here, so I will share this secret that changed my dishes. After I slice them thinly I put them in a pan at medium to low heat and wait for excess water to come out. If there is too little, try adding a little on top (depends how much you crowd them). They should boil for a few minutes, which will cook them slightly but also stop them from absorbing oil. They should darken only slightly. Once most water is gone add just a small amount of oil/butter and saute for a couple of minutes and they are done. Firm texture, not soaked in oil and flavorful, I use them for omlettes, salads and sandwhiches. They also keep well in the fridge for a few days if the mushrooms were fresh and firm when cut, which is very much desirable. Using butter instead of oil will give them a nuttier taste but should be done at low heat to avoid burning.
Ive learned some valuable tips. Thank you. Also, I've accidentally discovered how intensely flavoured dried out mushrooms are, when I found and used some old, dried out ones in the bottom of my freezer! Best for stews and risotto.
I open plastic covered mushrooms as soon as I get home, use a shaving, (soft) brush to take off the remaining compost and only break them with my hands to the size I want. Perfect everytime!
Sorry... there is no way I won't wash my mushrooms. I don't eat steer manure, even if it is sterilized. I also dont know who handled them, peed on them, spit on them, dropped them on the floor, ground, or some filthy place. I dry them, wrap them in paper towel to store.
@@alistairmcelwee7467 living bacteria isn't the only thing you have to worry about, there's a reason why you can't just cook spoiled meat and make is safe to eat. Bacteria produce byproducts that don't just disappear when you cook your food and they can be toxic for us to consume.
There are so many ways to eat mushrooms. I love them raw in a salad, on pizza, and my two favorite things are "Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup" and "Mushroom Risotto".
I don't fry anything or use any fats. I steam most of my food, including mushrooms, which are my preferred food stuff. I add black pepper, a tiny amount of salt and a bunch herbs, like oregano, or mixed herbs. I brush the loam off the mushrooms with a soft brush. If the mushrooms are small, I leave them whole, if large I quarter them. I may use a small amount of vegetable stock just to coat the mushroom, not drown them. I don't eat red meat, but sometimes have sliced chicken breast with the mushrooms and a selection of vegetables, broccoli, carrot, sweetcorn, garden peas.
I usually eat them in a pasta meal, with chicken, cream cheese, leaks, garlic, pieces of peach, one or two tablespoons of the peach juice, and Italian seasoning, next to salt and pepper, of course. My favorite meal.
I pretty much cook them medium high with a little oil . I use large portabella mushrooms for salad but I bake them with a dressing of olive oil scallion and garlic , balsamic vinegar😉
I agree with the damp towel, washing will change the flavor drastically as well. Paper towel is best. I use ghee install of oil. Or butter and peanut oil. Using ghee gives you the butter flavor and removes the need for adding oil. There are tons of video on making ghee yourself! Do it! I use it all the time now, and use little oil since making my own ghee. Seasoning salt with herb and garlic seasoning is delicious. Cook till caramelized.... Perfection with steak, steak tips or any beef dish.
I've never washed a mushroom. I peel them. However I love soggy mushrooms and cook them slowly on low in butter. Yum. Just cook them how you like them :D
Water is the enemy of the Maillard reaction and caramelization. Both happen above 100 °C, the boiling point of water. If you can remove the surface water first (with high temperatures), you can reduce the temperature after the water on the surface is gone. I assume that if they are already dried out, you don't really need to go to high temperatures at all (140°C to 165°C). Sun drying is best if you're in a cold climate (vitamin d2). Also, the smoke point of butter is 150°C. That isn't a bad way to go.
I almost exclusively use dried forest blend mushrooms. I'll give them a quick rinse first, and break off any hard stalks, but they usually go in the pan still dry. If I presoak them, it will be in a liquid to enhance their flavor...Like red wine mixed with Worcestershire sauce and MSG to saute in butter for a steak.
Thank you for the tips. Especially about storing them after opening the plastic bag. I usually store my vegetables in thin cotton bags. I haven't done that with mushrooms, don't know why and is rather stupid of me. Will do so from now on.
Button mushrooms already have a lot of water in them; simply rinsing them quickly doesn't matter much. I always prefer to rinse the mushrooms as it's quite common for them to have dirt on them.
Most world reputed chefs (Jacques Pépin, Martha Stewart, Lidia Bastianich) advise to pre-wash mushrooms quickly and vigorously under running water, to dry them with a soft kitchen towel, then proceed with your recipe. I pre-wash them (about 5 seconds, twice) under running water, shake them well, and cook them as I like. It always turn out firm and tasty. Mushrooms grow very close to soil and they are always picked by hand. Eating them as they come, health wise, is not a good Idea.
I've washed and only brushed off mushrooms before preparing then. Honestly, I found no difference in how the cook. I feel more comfortable washing( rincing) them 1st. I usually put them in a colander to dry off before slicing and or cooking. But if I'm using them in a soup or stew I don't care if they're wet.
I agree with you about the salt. In fact, I *add* water (or stock or wine) to the pan when I start them along with salt and a few seasonings. The salt and water help to flavor the mushrooms throughout and the salt water helps to draw out the mushrooms' water, which I then boil off before caramelizing the mushrooms.
I make a mushroom/butter sauce for pasta or soup by cooking sliced and chopped mushrooms in butter in a medium tightly covered pot with some salt. The idea is to get as much of the liquid in the mushrooms out, pouring it off every few minutes, adding some more butter and continuing until you've got as much as you can get from them. Now the resulting butter sauce has a delicate but distinct mushroom flavour that you can't get any other way. I use the cooked mushrooms in gravy or in cream of mushroom soup to put back some moisture. You can also soak them in water for a while and they'll recover nicely. I've done this for years and it always works out and tastes great.
The common button mushroom is usually grown in beds of manure I believe, so probably just give them a rinse. If you're interested in other store bought mushrooms they are grown in prestine, sterile conditions. I don't see a point in rinsing that. Finally if you're going to a local market to get foraged mushrooms or foraging for yourself then someone is going to use a wet brush to clean the tasty fungi because chanterelles usually get a little soggy for me when rinsing. Stay safe out there!
@@thechariotcard they dont put pesticides on mushrooms, they are not targeted by pests but by molds so the cultivate in sterile environment I cultivate mushrooms myself
I always wash my mushrooms. It doesnt make them watery. I always saute them in butter and cook them until all their juices are re-absorbed. They will even absorb some of the butter. They have tons of flavor when i cook them that way. And if i want mushrooms in my spaghetti sauce i saute the mushrooms, put them aside while i make the sauce and noodles, then add the mushrooms to the sauce just before serving the spaghetti. Every time you bite into one of the mushrooms in the saute you taste the beautiful mushroom flavor. Yum!
Omg....I love shrooms and put them in almost everything when i cook 🍳 🍄 (My ex despised the fact I put them in homemade chili 😋) It's crazy to know I've been preparing them wrong this whole time... I can't stand canned shrooms and hate waterlogged fresh ones.😡 Thanks so much for the info....will definitely be putting it to good use 👍
Hello from a former Michelin chef, you can wash them if you use them straight after. Its not a sin. they dont soak up bad if you wash chop and have them on a pan with time and garlic within 3 mins the reason you cook them is for to remove the water xD. Its okay also saves alot of preb time. But never wash ehm if you dont cook them. Also oil is a no go Butter only / beef fat ect, Cheese valle / fat is the absolute best.
I was always told to keep your mushrooms in the fridge. An hour or so before you are ready to use them put them on the windowsill to get to natural light. This will increase the vitamins and minerals contained in the mushrooms. If you're making a mushroom sauce or soups add a handful of dried mushrooms that has been soaked in water and the soaking liquid make sure you serve the liquid the reason for this it contains sand and Grit. This will give a full body mushroom taste. Also if you can find it by mushroom ketchup. It is a fantastic way to bring depth to gravy.
Put mushrooms in a bowl, add some flour (I use about 2-4 Tbsp per 8 oz. mushrooms), mix until mushrooms are coated well then rinse with water and pat dry. The flour removes the dirt.
I may be wrong, but I believe that it’s almost impossible to ruin mushrooms, they are delicious no matter how you cook them, the stronger the flavor the better!
I use to believe most of these “rules”. Then I saw a video that debunked most of these cooking instructions. I was skeptical at first...but I tried it myself and I’ve never looked back. Many of these other “tips” are questionable or case sensitive. A few are flat out bunk!
@@BillOweninOttawa washing mushrooms with water for example. While it does turn them mushy and slimy, it takes hours or even days for that to happen. So if you use them on the same day you wash them, you can use water without problem. If you work in a professional kitchen though, where you often clean loads of mushrooms and then store them in the fridge for half a week+, then washing with water is bad. Source: Me that worked in a hotel kitchen for 3 years.
Good video. I don't wash my mushrooms, never did. I cook them in olive oil for four minutes and add some salt and pepper. they really soak up the olive oil I always have to keep adding oil. when they cool I freeze them.
For crying out loud, just sautee them - sliced or whole depending on size - in butter over medium-high heat. Do not use oil or margarine. Real butter only. Yummm.
Store mushrooms in a paper bag? I can do that. Also, I slice up mushrooms (usually button type) and dry them, which is easy to do in my dry area of the country. They have a very strong fragrance.
Thanks for the video. Tomorrow, I’m testing out a Recipe from one of Chef Gordon Ramsey’s latest cookbook that involves using Portobello and Cremini mushrooms. Now I know what NOT to do with them, when I’m doing my food prep.
Someone is gonna do it so I'll be nice about it:) technically mushrooms are not vegetables although they are often categorized as one. Common misconception... have a great day:)
Very best video cooking tips. I love mushrooms. I make breakfast with eggs, spinach, onions, bell peppers. Only thing is I always missing Mushrooms. Thank You.
Please don't take offense, my motive is to be helpful. Mushrooms grow upwards out of the material they grow in, the caps are way up out of it before they open, and gravity stops it getting back in. In a box of fungi, the caps still are opening, if you get to a new box that is undisturbed in the market, you will like how clean they really are. The last of the nasty bit is usually cut off with the stem tip before you get them, the odd spot of dark dust is easily brushed off. You can get completely clean mushrooms by being selective with loose mushrooms, try to avoid them once they are all tumbled together. If you can, try out the flavour, unwashed, then make an informed decision please, it really makes a big difference.
I don't know if with mushroom you are referring to any fungi or not. Fungi are so diverse that you need to know how they are and how is its best way of cooking. It is difficult to generalize for all fungi (or mushroom). You can't do the same thing with oyster mushrooms and with porcini, for example.
For best results mushrooms should be as fresh as possible. I cook mine as soon as possible after purchase then refrigerate when cooled, then when I need some I heat them in the microwave I've also found that a good old sprinkling of pepper can't be overdone during the cooking. Never leave the supermarket without buying mushrooms.
I fry sliced mushrooms in butter until they’re brown then I put them on toast for my wife. It’s her favourite light lunch. I store them in paper lunch bags
As stated in previous comments. Washing just prior to cooking and patting dry is fine. A good trick to speed up saute is to nuke them first for 30 seconds or so. But save the juices to add back to recipe , once you've achieved texture you desire.
Top Mistakes (per video) : 1. Washing them 2. Cooking them on low heat 3. Always slicing mushrooms (as opposed to sometimes cooking them whole or torn) 4. Overcrowding pan 5. Not using enough oil 6. Not leaving them on heat long enough 7. Salting them as soon as they're in the pan
@palecap. “Not washing mushrooms”? They are dirty when we buy them. It would be like not washing vegetables? Insane! I would think it’s a good idea to let them dry after being washed before cooking them.
Well yes this is very true. One contradiction is that here in the UK some decades ago our famous TV Chef-esse and Authoress Delia Smith who has written superb books on cookery used the motto "A washed mushroom is a Happy Mushroom" but one has to add that she wrote one book aimed at some folks who didn't even know how to boil an egg! I find this method does work better than washing them as I've tried it 3 times and always it's clear that they taste better when fried in a little oil or ghee and waiting until they absorb all the fat - keep the heat high - stir them a bit and wait till the moisture starts to leech out of them and evaaporate the liquid off on a reasonably high heat - just what it says here in the video. Then I add it to any dishes in the last stage of cooking eg Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce; Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Chasseur, Mushroom Bhaji Curry. Result is first rate.
A lot of it not true. See America's Test Kitchen. You can actually overcrowd your COLD pan with mushrooms, add a bit of water and start cooking to draw out the moisture. Once it's all evaporated, you fry in just a tiny bit of oil (thanks to the previous step, the mushrooms no longer have those sponge pockets to absorb a lot of oil). Finish off with a bit of butter (which you can totally add guilt-free bcz you haven't used that much oil to begin with). Comes out perfect.
I Am So Sorry for Even Watching This Video. I Thought that I Was Going to Learn Something. But Listening to the Voice Say Do this and Do that, Don't Do this and Don't Do that, Only Made My Life that Much More Complicated. I Don't Like Complicated. So NOW I've Decided that I WILL NOT Be Cooking Mushrooms Anytime Soon.!!! Thank You for HELPING Me to Make a SIMPLE Decision.!!!
I will continue to wash my mushrooms. I’m not interested in eating dirt and what if they were dropped on the floor at the store or in transit where an employee’s shoe had just stepped in poop and the mushrooms happened to be there on the floor. Like no thanks. I’ll wash my mushrooms.
How do you usually eat mushrooms?
I'm the first comment, and I don't eat mushrooms
@@alduinbb
So sorry for you.
Varied diet, can be unique to logistics, or cultural influences.
Our intolerance for basic foods only backs up the theory .
Genuine adverse reactions happen.
This is not new.
Common sense.
@@bcallahan3806 what. I'm not allergic I just don't eat them
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Unless you like glyphosate as a seasoning, it's worth it to wash off the pesticide. As mushrooms are very absorbent, the flour trick mentioned below might help as well to remove pesticide.
I start out on medium high heat with a dry pan- no oil- and let the mushrooms roast around for a few minutes before adding anything else to the pan, seasonings or oil. I saw this technique years ago and find it's easier to control the oiliness/moisture better this way. But whatever works and suits your taste is what's best!
Spot on, I do the same thing. Mushrooms aren't all soaked in oil or butter and brown up real nice. Its the only way I cook mushrooms now.
Like your response. I watch videos on how to 'cook food properly' then do it as I normally do. I'm Chinese. I like to stir fry or saute my veggies.
Cast iron or what?
@@amitisshahbanu5642 i dont think the type of pan would matter to much, just start out dry and stay focused, dont leave them alone too long
@@amitisshahbanu5642 stainless steel for mushrooms !
This video: Do not wash your mushrooms.
Pre-packaged mushrooms label: “Wash before use.”
Exactly. Always wash your schrooms.
My ma once got a swollen lips, due to eating deep fried unwashed oyster mushrooms.
Ill-advised video. 🤦🏻
Use a damp paper towel and brush you fungi.
You don't need to shower with them, geesh.
@@Systemaman You don't need to, but it absolutely doesn't hurt them.
it's been tested and proven that washing mushrooms in water doesn't waterlog them, truth is one mushroom doesn't even absorb a full gram of water plus, it's literally impossible to overcook mushrooms, you can burn them however
Yes, I'd rather wash them than eat muck. They are 90% water to start with.
Yes I agree. I also learned in india to put a tsp of flour once they are wet massage the flour into a muck and rince it all off with water.
Yes ,and even if the myth was true they still get the water cooked out of them so what difference would it make?
Remember what Paul Stamets said about button mushrooms on Joe Rogans podcast?... important.
@@realrasher what did he say?
I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with bipolar. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
I've tried washed vs unwashed brushed "clean" mushrooms. I can't tell the difference, except that I don't have to throw out as many dishes because there's dirt in them. You can throw them in the oven on low for a bit (use a rack) if you want the water gone. Salad spinner works fairly well too. I think this rule came from lazy restaurant cooks who don't bother to wash their food properly.
Why would you have to throw out a dish just because it has dirt in it?
@@danielcadwell9812 tastes a bit gritty
@@The_Savage_Wombat Do you mean the actual dish? or the food?
Its not dirt though. Its probably poo
What kind of idiot would throw away a dish because there’s “dirt” in it are you actually being serious you really do that?
I like the watery mix when I cook mushrooms. As a vegetarian, I can thicken it and get an awesome meatless gravy.
Mushrooms are a big part of my vegan diet. The umami flavor and perfect texture make a great meat replacement. For protein, I eat beans, tofu, tempeh, etc.
Sounds like an awesome vegan curry recipe. Shiitake shrooms, lentils, brown rice, coconut milk, etc
am a veggie but are mushrooms animals or plants or some other unclassified life form,beside fungus
Drain it and save the juice.. finish browning , then add back the juice and make gravy.. its so yummy
@@andreasobuaculla9511 fungi are actually their own thing they’re neither plant nor animal. They have things that set them apart from plants. That said they’re still pretty tasty
Actually cooking mushrooms on low heat is great if you intend to use them for a sauce. In that case the water that seeps out should be drained off into the sauce for even more flavour. However, I always use butter for mushrooms, never oil.
After seeing Alton Brown at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo talk about cooking and prepping mushrooms, he explained that part of their growing medium was powdered horse poo. He said, "Do I wash my mushrooms? You better believe I do!" I wash my mushrooms, it doesn't harm them in any way.
Steve smith. It may have escaped your notice, Organic vegetables are grown using Manure (ANIMAL POO). Non organic veg is grown using chemicals. as fertilizer.
@@THEJR-of5tf ...so, the moral is, Wash Your Food!
But washing them with water won't really help with that. Any bacteria that was there before will still be there after
@@nsn27 ...the little bits of black stuff (whatever it is) that can visually be seen is washed away. It may not get rid of all the bacteria, but it helps me sleep better at night...lol
@@nsn27 It's not about the bacteria. The heat from cooking the mushrooms will kill most of them and when the bacteria gets into your stomach juice, it would die anyway. What you want to get rid of is dirt and spores and brushing it will not get rid of it completely unlike water.
Alton Brown already dispelled your first “mushroom mistake”. Mushroom are already saturated with water, so HOW could they possibly take more water?
Mushroom miistake
This video is trying to give advice without giving clear direction on how to accurately follow their mushroom. Don't undercook your mushroom but also don't overcook them. Wow! Who would've thought of that
Tomatoes have water as well and we wash them why? Because it needs to be washed.
Tomatoes have a hard skin that doesn't absorb water.
Tomato are not spongy but I do quick rinse. mushroom
@@markgriffith2473 Nor are mushrooms.
@@bobmcdougall1027 Nor do mushrooms. Wash the damn things.
@@englishatheart I belive it depends on the mushroom, but i do agree with washing.
But sometimes, especially if buying sliced mushrooms, they tell you to rinse well before use.
(Don’t judge me for buying pre-sliced mushrooms, I buy preprepared veg. I’m disabled and find it less painful to get the prep work done first)
Disabled or not. You cook'em the way YOU want. Don't let youtube rule Your life ! ...
Enjoy 😊
Before you put mushrooms on pizza, marinate them in olive oil salt and pepper, ore the spices to your liking 😋😋😋
Ooooo cooking wisdom, thanks I'll do that
I just cook them however I feel like and haven't noticed a problem.
I've always thoroughly washed mushrooms. Anybody who says water sogs mushrooms, hasnt cooked it. It's impossible to overcook mushrooms. Idk who came up with this 'wipe your mushrooms' idea. But if you want the dirt off, just wash it. Simple
Nope I cook mushrooms all the time. They can’t be overlooked or undercooked but they can definitely get soggy and that’s just a waste of food
Never had my mushrooms get soggy....but I've had that damn grit between my teeth cause I didn't wash them thoroughly enough.
Greatest mushroom mistake you can make? Failing to THOROUGHLY and VIGOROUSLY wash all the mud and gunk off.
Once you have clean mushrooms, you can eat them raw, steamed, sauted, roasted, etc. But the most important thing to do with mushrooms is WASH them!
@@langreeves6419 you need yo learn to clean them properly. I never had to eat dirt because I clean every mushroom individually. You can cut away stubborn dirt if needed.
@@Visitkarte or just wash them
I think this started with wild edible mushroom picking and chefs Antonio Carluccio et A.l. in pro kitchens and Local Environmental health advice is always wash any vegetables fruit,salads etc. To remove soil based pathogens and airbourne and pesticides etc. I know alot of chefs who don't though, also say someone else mention Heston Blumenthal did a test on washing and not washing as they are about 90-95% water they don't asbsord to much when rinsing them
Blumenthol, award winning 3-Michelin star chef, debunked the washing mushroom's myth. I used to spend tons of time wiping them. Unless you have fragile delicate mushrooms like Chanterelles, a nice rinse is the fastest, easiest, and best way to clean mushrooms.
I always freaked out about how to wash and cook mushrooms and i never liked mushrooms when i made them myself.
Yesterday I boiled the shit out of mushrooms, like until the water was almost gone
Randomly added 'everything bagel' seasoning and garlic.
I frkn loved them. Ate them pure like that
@@MqKosmosthat sounds chaotic
#1, damn I always ran them through a load in the dishwasher before cooking.
I use butter, not oil. While salting is best at the end like they said, try heating your oil/butter ahead of time with your other seasonings of choice. That way when the mushrooms uptake the oil, it takes the seasoning flavor into them and not just a surface seasoning. It also ensures more even seasoning. It's even more effective on things like Shallots that impart their flavor over time.
Washing the mushrooms allows you to use less oil to cook them. The water evaporates and then they caramelise .
Wow ... I really appreciate it. I just had Oyster Mushrooms turn quickly! I kept them in the open Plastic bag that they are sold in! I will place them in a paper bag from now on! This was a very informative post! Thanks
You wash them at the last minute before you cook them or they become slimy. They do not soak up water by washing them and if you know how they are grown you want to wash them
You can never overcook fungus. Salting them early really helps draw out the moisture.
This is the only reasonable comment I’ve read on this thread
Yes you most certainly can burn fungus.
@@sewagedump OP said overcook, not unburnable
@@this_foo_right_here Burnt is overcooked...
@@keepdancingmaria like when you order a steak blue rare and it comes out Medium...then thats burnt?
So... I'm doing EVERYTHING wrong, and I still enjoy my mushrooms.
Lol another brown belt like me
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I'M WITH YOU...I LOVE MUSHROOMS TOO!!! I PUT THEM ON AND IN EVERYTHING I CAN. YUMMY 😋
@@t57philly YUMMY 😋 IN MY TUMMY!
Commercial can't come near in flavour to wild ones. It's like a different product.
Me too! Yummy!
ricky dona said it right. Mushrooms do not absorb water when washed. I'd rather a water logged mushroom than eat fertilizer.
Your too much water or not enough oil is bogus. I cook my mushrooms in a dry pan to start, let the water come out and cook away then salt and butter and a bit of olive oil. Sautee till browned adding what ever seasoning you like.
I discovered accidentally that I can dehydrate mushrooms in the refrigerator in paper bags. When I had too many mushrooms and had to travel unexpectedly, I left some mushrooms in a paper bag. When I returned from the trip after two weeks, they were almost completely dried out. These work very well when cooked in rice or slow cooker foods. Now I but extra just to have dried mushrooms on hand for a more intense flavor than fresh mushrooms provide.
I always buy extra mushies so I can dry them and make mushroom powder. I use that in all sorts of dishes, it gives everything that "umami" flavour!
When using any other mushroom than the Paris kind you will probably have a lot of sand, sawdust and other stuff sticking on them that really needs to be rinsed off with a lot of water. I once saw an interview with a Belgian 3 stars chef that was a bit surprised when the interviewer suggested that mushs shouldn't be washed. His answer was about clients not being to keen on eating sand when they ordered a dish with wild forest mushrooms ...
I’ll definitely stop soaking them, but I’ll still rinse off the dirt. Thanks for your tips though. I will definitely cook them in a separate pan to dehydrate them if all the liquid before adding to my potato soup I’m making tomorrow. ❤ I’ll definitely try the paper bag method, that sounds like it will be easier to simply dust the dirt off for the next time. Glad I. Seen this video.
No less an expert than Jaques Pepin say it's fine to wash mushrooms. Just do it right before you cook them, so they don't absorb the water all the way through.
Hello, mushroom enthusiast here. I do not recommend not washing, but you should definitely try to use as little water to do the job, along with a small brush (like a toothbrush). No soaking (unless recipe states so).
My favorite way of cooking champinions is not discussed here, so I will share this secret that changed my dishes. After I slice them thinly I put them in a pan at medium to low heat and wait for excess water to come out. If there is too little, try adding a little on top (depends how much you crowd them). They should boil for a few minutes, which will cook them slightly but also stop them from absorbing oil. They should darken only slightly. Once most water is gone add just a small amount of oil/butter and saute for a couple of minutes and they are done. Firm texture, not soaked in oil and flavorful, I use them for omlettes, salads and sandwhiches. They also keep well in the fridge for a few days if the mushrooms were fresh and firm when cut, which is very much desirable. Using butter instead of oil will give them a nuttier taste but should be done at low heat to avoid burning.
Ive learned some valuable tips. Thank you. Also, I've accidentally discovered how intensely flavoured dried out mushrooms are, when I found and used some old, dried out ones in the bottom of my freezer! Best for stews and risotto.
I open plastic covered mushrooms as soon as I get home, use a shaving, (soft) brush to take off the remaining compost and only break them with my hands to the size I want. Perfect everytime!
Why does everything have a "nutty" taste? Guess I'll just buy nuts then...
No, because nuts taste just like chicken.
Today's fad language. And so many just copy......
Something might taste nutty but has a different texture. Perhaps people with nutallergies can appreciate this. Yeah, shocking right.
Lmfao so true.
If you buy the nuts, try cooking them with mushrooms, to give them a nuttier taste.
Sorry... there is no way I won't wash my mushrooms. I don't eat steer manure, even if it is sterilized. I also dont know who handled them, peed on them, spit on them, dropped them on the floor, ground, or some filthy place. I dry them, wrap them in paper towel to store.
I hope you use soap too, or they won't be clean.
Bacteria are killed when every molecule of the food reaches 160 F (71 C).
@@alistairmcelwee7467 living bacteria isn't the only thing you have to worry about, there's a reason why you can't just cook spoiled meat and make is safe to eat. Bacteria produce byproducts that don't just disappear when you cook your food and they can be toxic for us to consume.
You can peel the outer skin instead of washing ! Moreover what do you think if you wash the veggies or mushrooms the spits l vanish ???😂😂😅
so you're telling us you'd be fine if I throw your vegetables on the ground, and then spit and pee on them, as long as you wash them? 😂
There are so many ways to eat mushrooms. I love them raw in a salad, on pizza, and my two favorite things are "Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup" and "Mushroom Risotto".
No matter what, am still washing them before cooking
mushrooms are 70% water so a few mL extra from washing isn't going to matter
Mushrooms sometimes comes with dirt on them. Always wash them.
They do but the "dirt" is sterile. They're not grown in fields they're grown indoor farms. You can simply wipe it off and not worry about it.
@@Adam_Outdoors the dirt is only sterile for a short time. you think after waiting 2-3 months for the fruits to pop that its still sterile? nope.
you gotta eat a peck of dirt before you die
I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??
I'm so interested in the experience but am terrified of having a bad trip
(dream.spores)
Got psych's**
This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I try 3grams?
@lioness Mindset Yeah, he's got magic mushrooms, LSD, dmt etc
@@annamason3087 alright, I'll reach out to him immediately to get some
Washing mushroom is just fine. They do not "act like sponges"; they do, however, absorb some water if left soaking or aren't dried after washing.
I don't fry anything or use any fats. I steam most of my food, including mushrooms, which are my preferred food stuff. I add black pepper, a tiny amount of salt and a bunch herbs, like oregano, or mixed herbs. I brush the loam off the mushrooms with a soft brush. If the mushrooms are small, I leave them whole, if large I quarter them. I may use a small amount of vegetable stock just to coat the mushroom, not drown them. I don't eat red meat, but sometimes have sliced chicken breast with the mushrooms and a selection of vegetables, broccoli, carrot, sweetcorn, garden peas.
anybody ever done fried mushrooms i love the smell lol
Fried with fresh garlic.... Yum yum!!!
@@5argetech56 MMMmmmmmm... I could be STUFFED to the Gill and I watch these videos and Food network and get HUNGRY AS ALL HELL!!!
The fried cap of a macrolepiota procera is the best
I like mine with a bit of butter added.
Fry well in a bit of butter,garlic and chilli. Yum!
I usually eat them in a pasta meal, with chicken, cream cheese, leaks, garlic, pieces of peach, one or two tablespoons of the peach juice, and Italian seasoning, next to salt and pepper, of course. My favorite meal.
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Interesting combo
I pretty much cook them medium high with a little oil . I use large portabella mushrooms for salad but I bake them with a dressing of olive oil scallion and garlic , balsamic vinegar😉
I agree with the damp towel, washing will change the flavor drastically as well. Paper towel is best. I use ghee install of oil. Or butter and peanut oil. Using ghee gives you the butter flavor and removes the need for adding oil. There are tons of video on making ghee yourself! Do it! I use it all the time now, and use little oil since making my own ghee. Seasoning salt with herb and garlic seasoning is delicious. Cook till caramelized.... Perfection with steak, steak tips or any beef dish.
I've never washed a mushroom. I peel them. However I love soggy mushrooms and cook them slowly on low in butter. Yum. Just cook them how you like them :D
Instead of throw away shiitake mushroom stems, they could dry them and turn them into powdered mushrooms to use in anything...
Water is the enemy of the Maillard reaction and caramelization. Both happen above 100 °C, the boiling point of water. If you can remove the surface water first (with high temperatures), you can reduce the temperature after the water on the surface is gone. I assume that if they are already dried out, you don't really need to go to high temperatures at all (140°C to 165°C). Sun drying is best if you're in a cold climate (vitamin d2). Also, the smoke point of butter is 150°C. That isn't a bad way to go.
I almost exclusively use dried forest blend mushrooms. I'll give them a quick rinse first, and break off any hard stalks, but they usually go in the pan still dry. If I presoak them, it will be in a liquid to enhance their flavor...Like red wine mixed with Worcestershire sauce and MSG to saute in butter for a steak.
since I used canned mushrooms > they go into a dry pan.
Sound information indeed! Especially removing plastic form Supermarket mushrooms - it kills them! They are humble things - treat with respect!
Sadly the supermarkets I go to only provide plastic bags for vegetables, including mushrooms. Not many supply paper bags for them anymore.
Thank you for the tips. Especially about storing them after opening the plastic bag. I usually store my vegetables in thin cotton bags. I haven't done that with mushrooms, don't know why and is rather stupid of me. Will do so from now on.
I was told by many different chefs never to cook mushrooms in oil or fat. Instead to fry them dry in a very hot frying pan ???
Now I know I'm not going to die by eating a unwashed mushroom thanks.
Button mushrooms already have a lot of water in them; simply rinsing them quickly doesn't matter much. I always prefer to rinse the mushrooms as it's quite common for them to have dirt on them.
Most world reputed chefs (Jacques Pépin, Martha Stewart, Lidia Bastianich) advise to pre-wash mushrooms quickly and vigorously under running water, to dry them with a soft kitchen towel, then proceed with your recipe. I pre-wash them (about 5 seconds, twice) under running water, shake them well, and cook them as I like. It always turn out firm and tasty. Mushrooms grow very close to soil and they are always picked by hand. Eating them as they come, health wise, is not a good Idea.
Rinsing mushroom never had a problem becoming soggy. I don’t use oil to evaporate water before adding oil butter mix.
I've washed and only brushed off mushrooms before preparing then. Honestly, I found no difference in how the cook. I feel more comfortable washing( rincing) them 1st. I usually put them in a colander to dry off before slicing and or cooking. But if I'm using them in a soup or stew I don't care if they're wet.
Such great information about cooking mushrooms. I watch this whenever I cook mushrooms.
Buy mushrooms that have closed gills, they will store longer and yes add sea salt when sautéing them to draw out the moisture
How can you tell if they have "closed gills"? They're mushrooms (a veggie), Not Fish...
I agree with you about the salt. In fact, I *add* water (or stock or wine) to the pan when I start them along with salt and a few seasonings. The salt and water help to flavor the mushrooms throughout and the salt water helps to draw out the mushrooms' water, which I then boil off before caramelizing the mushrooms.
Wrong! Salt after you've browned them. Ask Rachael Ray
Y'all must not of listened to the video either
@@timmytim6427
Rachael Ray is far from being a cook God.
I make a mushroom/butter sauce for pasta or soup by cooking sliced and chopped mushrooms in butter in a medium tightly covered pot with some salt. The idea is to get as much of the liquid in the mushrooms out, pouring it off every few minutes, adding some more butter and continuing until you've got as much as you can get from them. Now the resulting butter sauce has a delicate but distinct mushroom flavour that you can't get any other way. I use the cooked mushrooms in gravy or in cream of mushroom soup to put back some moisture. You can also soak them in water for a while and they'll recover nicely. I've done this for years and it always works out and tastes great.
I 'll cook my mushrooms to my liking.
No Mushrooms for you!!!
I dare you to say that about pasta 😋😋😋
Wow, so glad I found this! Embarrassed to admit this but pretty much everything stated in this video was completely unknown to me previously 😂
Mushrooms are ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!!!!!!!
The common button mushroom is usually grown in beds of manure I believe, so probably just give them a rinse. If you're interested in other store bought mushrooms they are grown in prestine, sterile conditions. I don't see a point in rinsing that. Finally if you're going to a local market to get foraged mushrooms or foraging for yourself then someone is going to use a wet brush to clean the tasty fungi because chanterelles usually get a little soggy for me when rinsing. Stay safe out there!
I’ve drank water from my neighbors hose, played lawn darts and rode my bike as a kid with no helmet, so I’m not worried about washing them.
You're frightening millennials with that kind of talk.
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Good! Then you won't mind eating steer manure either... oh yeah, and the pesticides.
@@thechariotcard they dont put pesticides on mushrooms, they are not targeted by pests but by molds so the cultivate in sterile environment
I cultivate mushrooms myself
BigD: I must say you neighbour was very irresponsible letting you drink from his hose, especially if it was a hot day.
I always wash my mushrooms. It doesnt make them watery. I always saute them in butter and cook them until all their juices are re-absorbed. They will even absorb some of the butter. They have tons of flavor when i cook them that way. And if i want mushrooms in my spaghetti sauce i saute the mushrooms, put them aside while i make the sauce and noodles, then add the mushrooms to the sauce just before serving the spaghetti. Every time you bite into one of the mushrooms in the saute you taste the beautiful mushroom flavor. Yum!
Mushrooms don’t get waterlogged.
Omg....I love shrooms and put them in almost everything when i cook 🍳 🍄
(My ex despised the fact I put them in homemade chili 😋)
It's crazy to know I've been preparing them wrong this whole time... I can't stand canned shrooms and hate waterlogged fresh ones.😡
Thanks so much for the info....will definitely be putting it to good use 👍
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It depends on the type of mushroom how you prepare it. Wild black trumpets, for example, call for several vinegar baths to clean them.
Hello from a former Michelin chef, you can wash them if you use them straight after. Its not a sin. they dont soak up bad if you wash chop and have them on a pan with time and garlic within 3 mins the reason you cook them is for to remove the water xD. Its okay also saves alot of preb time. But never wash ehm if you dont cook them. Also oil is a no go Butter only / beef fat ect, Cheese valle / fat is the absolute best.
I was always told to keep your mushrooms in the fridge. An hour or so before you are ready to use them put them on the windowsill to get to natural light. This will increase the vitamins and minerals contained in the mushrooms. If you're making a mushroom sauce or soups add a handful of dried mushrooms that has been soaked in water and the soaking liquid make sure you serve the liquid the reason for this it contains sand and Grit. This will give a full body mushroom taste. Also if you can find it by mushroom ketchup. It is a fantastic way to bring depth to gravy.
Mushrooms do not respond to sunlight.
@@fredmidtgaard5487
Except they do.
Put mushrooms in a bowl, add some flour (I use about 2-4 Tbsp per 8 oz. mushrooms), mix until mushrooms are coated well then rinse with water and pat dry. The flour removes the dirt.
I may be wrong, but I believe that it’s almost impossible to ruin mushrooms, they are delicious no matter how you cook them, the stronger the flavor the better!
You are so right!!! You can only ruin a dish when you burn it by accident!
I wrap my mushrooms is kitchen paper and leave in fridge for about a week or so to mature. Perfect.
I use to believe most of these “rules”. Then I saw a video that debunked most of these cooking instructions. I was skeptical at first...but I tried it myself and I’ve never looked back. Many of these other “tips” are questionable or case sensitive. A few are flat out bunk!
Like what?
@@BillOweninOttawa washing mushrooms with water for example.
While it does turn them mushy and slimy, it takes hours or even days for that to happen.
So if you use them on the same day you wash them, you can use water without problem.
If you work in a professional kitchen though, where you often clean loads of mushrooms and then store them in the fridge for half a week+, then washing with water is bad.
Source: Me that worked in a hotel kitchen for 3 years.
It depends on what the dish is! I like slicing them and putting them in a dry pan, no oil or water. Coo k until you can smell them. Lovely on pizza.
I usually wash my mushrooms and dry them a bit with paper towel before cooking. That way I am sure i am eating them clean.
Good video. I don't wash my mushrooms, never did. I cook them in olive oil for four minutes and add some salt and pepper. they really soak up the olive oil I always have to keep adding oil. when they cool I freeze them.
Washing mushrooms properly is not a mistake. 😒
For crying out loud, just sautee them - sliced or whole depending on size - in butter over medium-high heat. Do not use oil or margarine. Real butter only. Yummm.
I always wash my mushrooms and they are never waterlogged because I wash them quickly and the don’t have time to absorb water.
Store mushrooms in a paper bag? I can do that. Also, I slice up mushrooms (usually button type) and dry them, which is easy to do in my dry area of the country. They have a very strong fragrance.
Oddly, I like mine steamed with a bit of garlic and butter.
Or in a soup... with tons of water...
Thanks for the video. Tomorrow, I’m testing out a Recipe from one of Chef Gordon Ramsey’s latest cookbook that involves using Portobello and Cremini mushrooms. Now I know what NOT to do with them, when I’m doing my food prep.
I love mushrooms! They're one of my favorite vegetables. Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy. 😋
Someone is gonna do it so I'll be nice about it:) technically mushrooms are not vegetables although they are often categorized as one. Common misconception... have a great day:)
Very best video cooking tips. I love mushrooms. I make breakfast with eggs, spinach, onions, bell peppers. Only thing is I always missing Mushrooms. Thank You.
mushrooms are grown in dung, I'm washing mine first.
Well, it's actually composted dung and/or other organic matter.
Please don't take offense, my motive is to be helpful. Mushrooms grow upwards out of the material they grow in, the caps are way up out of it before they open, and gravity stops it getting back in. In a box of fungi, the caps still are opening, if you get to a new box that is undisturbed in the market, you will like how clean they really are. The last of the nasty bit is usually cut off with the stem tip before you get them, the odd spot of dark dust is easily brushed off. You can get completely clean mushrooms by being selective with loose mushrooms, try to avoid them once they are all tumbled together. If you can, try out the flavour, unwashed, then make an informed decision please, it really makes a big difference.
Depends wich mushrooms most are in sawdust hay or logs
@@Mark-zu6oz Still dung. And it's often in pieces on the underside of the mushroom that can't be easily wiped off. I'm still washing mine.
@@victortaylor9399 I still wash them as well.
I come out of this video grateful of the paper bag trick. Thank you !!
I don't know if with mushroom you are referring to any fungi or not. Fungi are so diverse that you need to know how they are and how is its best way of cooking. It is difficult to generalize for all fungi (or mushroom). You can't do the same thing with oyster mushrooms and with porcini, for example.
For best results mushrooms should be as fresh as possible. I cook mine as soon as possible after purchase then refrigerate when cooled, then when I need some I heat them in the microwave I've also found that a good old sprinkling of pepper can't be overdone during the cooking. Never leave the supermarket without buying mushrooms.
how you cook mushrooms is entirely dependent on what sort of dish you are making.
I fry sliced mushrooms in butter until they’re brown then I put them on toast for my wife. It’s her favourite light lunch. I store them in paper lunch bags
As stated in previous comments. Washing just prior to cooking and patting dry is fine.
A good trick to speed up saute is to nuke them first for 30 seconds or so. But save the juices to add back to recipe , once you've achieved texture you desire.
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Top Mistakes (per video) : 1. Washing them 2. Cooking them on low heat 3. Always slicing mushrooms (as opposed to sometimes cooking them whole or torn) 4. Overcrowding pan 5. Not using enough oil 6. Not leaving them on heat long enough 7. Salting them as soon as they're in the pan
@palecap. “Not washing mushrooms”? They are dirty when we buy them. It would be like not washing vegetables? Insane!
I would think it’s a good idea to let them dry after being washed before cooking them.
Well yes this is very true. One contradiction is that here in the UK some decades ago our famous TV Chef-esse and Authoress Delia Smith who has written superb books on cookery used the motto "A washed mushroom is a Happy Mushroom" but one has to add that she wrote one book aimed at some folks who didn't even know how to boil an egg! I find this method does work better than washing them as I've tried it 3 times and always it's clear that they taste better when fried in a little oil or ghee and waiting until they absorb all the fat - keep the heat high - stir them a bit and wait till the moisture starts to leech out of them and evaaporate the liquid off on a reasonably high heat - just what it says here in the video. Then I add it to any dishes in the last stage of cooking eg Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce; Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Chasseur, Mushroom Bhaji Curry. Result is first rate.
Mushrooms are NOT like sponges. That is an urban legend.
Care to explain more?
A lot of it not true. See America's Test Kitchen. You can actually overcrowd your COLD pan with mushrooms, add a bit of water and start cooking to draw out the moisture. Once it's all evaporated, you fry in just a tiny bit of oil (thanks to the previous step, the mushrooms no longer have those sponge pockets to absorb a lot of oil). Finish off with a bit of butter (which you can totally add guilt-free bcz you haven't used that much oil to begin with). Comes out perfect.
Been tested. Washing mushrooms do not lessen the browning effect. Urban myth.
I Am So Sorry for Even Watching This Video. I Thought that I Was Going to Learn Something. But Listening to the Voice Say Do this and Do that, Don't Do this and Don't Do that, Only Made My Life that Much More Complicated. I Don't Like Complicated. So NOW I've Decided that I WILL NOT Be Cooking Mushrooms Anytime Soon.!!! Thank You for HELPING Me to Make a SIMPLE Decision.!!!
I will continue to wash my mushrooms. I’m not interested in eating dirt and what if they were dropped on the floor at the store or in transit where an employee’s shoe had just stepped in poop and the mushrooms happened to be there on the floor. Like no thanks. I’ll wash my mushrooms.