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How to: Mushrooms (KathyMaistersStartCookingBlog)
When it comes to buying mushrooms, we often go by appearance rather than
taste. We stick to those clean-cut white button mushrooms, perhaps a bit
intimidated by the wilder characters in the fungus family. But it's worth
getting to know all those odd-looking mushrooms--they can really add taste and
sophistication to your cooking.
Most supermarkets sell a few varieties of fresh mushrooms, including
portobello, oyster and shiitake, as well as bags of dried mushrooms. But
beginner cooks may not be sure how to clean specialty mushrooms, or what to do
with them. This post will take the mystery out of buying mushrooms and help
figure out what kind to use when.
I have already covered the basics on how to wash and store mushrooms, but the
basic idea is to rinse them (never soak them) and use a cloth or paper towel
to remove any clingy dirt.
## White Mushrooms (Button Mushrooms)
These immature, unopened mushrooms are probably the most common in North
American supermarkets. They can be bought either fresh or canned. (I do not
recommend using canned mushrooms.) Some grocery stores sell them pre-sliced
but, once sliced, these mushrooms spoil quickly; they oxidize after ...
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