How to clean mushrooms?

Champignons are the safest, most affordable and, without a doubt, some of the tastiest mushrooms. They are easy to prepare, suitable for the simplest and most refined dishes, do not require long cooking. In general, they can be used raw - no poisoning exactly threatens you. But to get a truly real culinary masterpiece even from the simplest products and mushrooms is possible only if you know how to clean the champignons and do it correctly every time after purchase. This is what will be discussed in this article.

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Do I need to peel mushrooms?

As mentioned above, this is the only type of mushroom that can be safely eaten raw. The whole fruit is edible, therefore, in principle, you can do without cleaning. It is enough to thoroughly rinse each mushroom separately and remove all lumps of earth from it with your hands.

But according to professional culinary experts, it is still not worth ignoring such a procedure for the following reasons:

• Having cleaned the mushrooms correctly, you will not lose a special amount of the product;
• By performing this procedure, you will give a more attractive appearance to the product;
• since it is unlikely that you can be sure that the storage was carried out in perfect cleanliness, such processing will probably remove all dirt in the surface.

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When to clean?

It is necessary to clean the mushrooms before cooking, and it is important to know that such a product is not subject to long-term storage at home. Therefore, go shopping just before you decide what exactly and when you will cook from mushrooms.

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How to clean?

To clean the mushrooms, you can use one of 2 methods. Each of them is simple and does not take much of your time.

Method 1:

1. Rinse thoroughly.
2. Cut a thin layer at the end of the leg.
3. Carefully remove the top layer of the peel.
4. Use a knife to peel the peel at the base of the cap.
5. Scrub it off.

Important! After cleaning, do not rush to cook mushrooms immediately. Put them first on a clean towel so that excess water is gone.

Method 2:

1. Rinse each mushroom with running water, removing dirt from the surface with your hands as much as possible.
2. Rub the hats together.

Important! This method is more acceptable if you purchased young mushrooms..

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Helpful hints:

1. When choosing mushrooms, pay attention to their appearance - it indicates the freshness of the product. There should not be blackness or other signs of damage on the surface.
2. Buy only at the supermarket or in quality-tested grocery stores. Do not seek to save money by making a purchase in the spontaneous market.
3. Pay attention to the density, smell and shade of the cut. In fresh champignon, the hat and leg should be resilient, not crumble, the color of the cut is white, and there is no sign of the smell of dampness.

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Now you know that mushrooms can be cleaned very quickly and easily. Show your imagination and cook mushrooms for yourself, developing your culinary abilities.