10-Day Mushroom Preservation: Keeping Them Fresh and Crisp!

Straw mushrooms are familiar mushrooms that can be processed into many dishes, stir-fried with meat or cooked in porridge and soup. However, the characteristic of straw mushrooms in particular and fresh mushrooms in general is that they cannot be stored for long. If you do not know how to preserve them, mushrooms can easily become discolored or moldy.

In this article, we will suggest ways to preserve straw mushrooms so that they stay crispy and delicious for 10 days without any signs of spoilage.

Fresh straw mushrooms

Tips to preserve crispy and delicious straw mushrooms without discoloration

The first thing you need to do is to use a gentle knife to remove the black film on the surface of the straw mushrooms, then rinse with water until the rinse water is no longer cloudy. After that, let the mushrooms drain completely.

Remove the black film on the straw mushrooms, rinse and drain (Source: @thuhoa.234)

Next, chop about 2-3 cloves of purple onions finely and sauté them with 1-2 teaspoons of cooking oil until fragrant. When the onions are fragrant, add the pre-prepared straw mushrooms. Stir-fry the mushrooms over high heat for about 1-2 minutes.

Important note: Do not add seasoning, especially salt when stir-frying straw mushrooms and do not stir-fry mushrooms for more than 2 minutes (Source: @thuhoa.234)

Finally, wait for the mushrooms to cool completely, then put them into a container, removing as much excess liquid as possible from the frying process. If you use up the pre-prepared mushrooms within 2-3 days, you can store them in the refrigerator. If you want to store them for longer, you should store them in the freezer.

Put the pre-prepared stir-fried mushrooms in a sealed container, store in the refrigerator or freezer (Source: @thuhoa.234)

By preserving straw mushrooms this way, the mushrooms will still retain their crispness and freshness, without becoming slimy or discolored. So, remember to save this method for future use!

Some benefits of straw mushrooms that you may not know

1. Boosting immunity

Straw mushrooms contain Ergothioneine – a powerful antioxidant found in various mushrooms, which protects the body against free radicals, helps boost immunity, and reduces the risk of infection by fungi or bacteria. In addition, straw mushrooms can also aid in the healing of ulcers or wounds. The high content of vitamins A, B, and C in straw mushrooms is beneficial for the immune system.

2. Good for cardiovascular health

Straw mushrooms have a high content of minerals, two of which are potassium and copper. We know that copper has antibacterial properties, keeping the internal organs protected from the attacks of disease-causing bacteria. The high potassium content of straw mushrooms is beneficial for maintaining the function of blood vessels in the body. Therefore, consuming straw mushrooms helps improve and maintain good cardiovascular health.

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