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Soak straw mushrooms in this liquid, let them sit for a few months, and they will still be fresh and delicious as if newly bought

Proper storage is crucial for maintaining the freshness and flavor of straw mushrooms. Improper storage can quickly lead to spoilage. So, how can you ensure that your straw mushrooms stay delicious and retain their aroma?

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6 February, 2024

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Mushroom straw, also known as mushroom cap, is a food that Vietnamese people use to process into many dishes in their daily meals. Besides its delicious and sweet taste, mushroom straw also contains many nutrients, including all the essential amino acids that the body needs. Moreover, mushroom straw also provides the body with other essential nutrients such as fats, calcium, iron, vitamin A, B1, B2, C, D, PP…

With its diverse nutrient content, mushroom straw brings many benefits to health such as supporting cancer treatment, enhancing immune system, fighting obesity, good for cardiovascular health, lowering blood sugar… However, this type of food can quickly spoil if not stored properly. So how to store mushroom straw to keep them fresh and avoid spoilage? Here are some suggestions for women on how to store this type of mushroom.

How to store mushroom straw

1. How to store mushroom straw in the refrigerator

Store in the cool compartment

To extend the freshness of mushroom straw, you can store it in the refrigerator, and it can last for up to 4 days. If you only buy a sufficient amount of mushroom straw for a day’s consumption, after washing, you just need to leave the mushroom in a dry place, no need to refrigerate.

Instructions:

– After buying mushroom straw, wash it thoroughly, then put the mushroom in a basket to drain the water.

– When the mushroom is drained, put it in a glass or plastic container, cover it tightly, then store it in the cool compartment of the refrigerator at a temperature of about 10 – 15 degrees Celsius.

Store mushroom straw in the freezer compartment

Mushroom straw should be used within 12 hours after harvest. If you want to store mushroom straw for a longer time, you can choose to store it in the freezer compartment.

Instructions:

– Preparation: Remove debris, cut off the soil-adhering root and wash the mushroom straw.

– Then, blanch the mushroom straw in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes, then remove it and soak it in cold water.

– Soak until the mushroom straw is cool, then remove it and let it dry, then put the mushroom in a ziplock bag, vacuum it. Finally, put it in the freezer compartment to store.

2. Preserve mushroom straw by soaking in salt water

Instructions:

– Buy the mushroom straw, wash it clean, cut off the root part that is stuck with mud and straw.

– Cook a pot of water with a little salt, then boil the mushroom for a few minutes to inactive the mushroom cells.

– Use a strainer to remove the mushroom, then soak it in cold water for 5 minutes.

– Marinate the mushroom with dry salt, let the water in the mushroom be completely drawn out by salt.

– Finally, let the mushroom drain the water, then put it in a jar soaked with salt water with a concentration of 20% – 30%.

Note: Occasionally, you should check whether the warm water is cloudy in color or not. If you see any cloudiness, replace it with fresh water to prevent the mushroom from spoiling. This method of storing mushroom straw will help keep the mushroom fresh and delicious for a few months.

3. Preserve mushroom straw by drying

This method of storing dried mushroom straw can help you store mushroom straw for up to 6 months.

Instructions:

– Firstly, you need to wash it clean, remove the root stuck with soil, then cut the mushroom in half and sun-dry it.

– If drying naturally: You dry the mushroom under the sunlight until it is completely dry, then put it in a sealed plastic bag.

– If drying by machine: It is recommended to dry at a temperature of about 40-43 degrees Celsius. After 8 hours, you will have a batch of dried mushroom straw.