Mushrooms are extremely sensitive to temperature. They spoil quickly and we all know how dangerous spoiled mushrooms are. To keep them for a longer time, you can freeze them in the freezer. Fresh mushrooms cannot be placed directly in the freezer.
First you need to clean them well by dipping them in water with a few tablespoons of flour. Rub the mushrooms with this mixture, then wash them well with water. Then dry them and cut the larger mushrooms. Put them in the freezer for half an hour to freeze, then take them out and put them in bags, which are suitable for the freezer.
Blanching is another way to store mushrooms. If you do not plan to keep mushrooms in the freezer for more than three months, it is best not to use this method, because they become tough. If you want to blanch them, spray them with water mixed with lemon juice and put them in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
Cool them and put them in the freezer. Another option is to fry the cleaned and dried mushrooms in a little oil. Then cool them and put them in airtight containers in the freezer. Properly frozen mushrooms can last up to 10 months, but keep in mind, that their taste may have deteriorated.
Here are some great mushroom recipes: rice with mushrooms, marinated mushrooms and stuffed mushrooms.
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