1. Tips for buying mushrooms:
For fresh mushrooms: you should buy ones that are fresh in color and have an enticing aroma. Avoid choosing mushrooms that are bruised and have a foul odor. If you see a cut that oozes a white milky substance, it is a sign of poisonous mushrooms.
– For mushrooms with large caps: It is best to choose mushrooms with thick, sturdy stems, and when gently squeezed, they should feel firm to the touch.
– For dried mushrooms: Choose firm ones that are not broken or have any white mold on them.
2. Mushroom cooking tips:
Before processing to make the mushrooms smell delicious after cleaning the mushrooms, put them immediately into a bowl of diluted saltwater, soak for about 15 minutes and then rinse off, the mushrooms will become fragrant and no longer slimy.
Mushrooms are a type of food that ripen very quickly, so add mushrooms when the dish is almost cooked. This way, the mushrooms will maintain their crispness and shine.
3. Mushroom preservation tips
– To preserve mushrooms well, after purchasing them, you need to pick them clean. Then, you blanch them in boiling water for about one to two minutes and rinse them with cold water. You put the mushrooms in a bowl, pour in enough water to submerge them, and place the bowl in the refrigerated compartment. This method helps to preserve the freshness of mushrooms for about three to four days.
– For dried mushrooms: It is recommended to store them in a cool, dry place, and avoid putting them in nylon bags or tightly sealing them.
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