Mushrooms grow in the ground and for this reason a lot of mud sticks to them. It is very important to clean mushrooms properly in order to remove all the mud and dirt, which is on them before you cook them.
The mushrooms will last in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days before they start to change color. So to keep the mushrooms fresh for longer, take them out of the package you bought them from the store and store them in an airtight container.
Place a paper napkin or paper towel on the bottom of the container, place the mushrooms on the paper napkin and then place another paper napkin on top. Cover them with a lid. This will help you preserve the mushrooms for at least 2 more days.
How to Peel Mushrooms
Take the mushrooms and sprinkle them with a little universal flour. Gently rub the mushrooms with your fingers. This will help remove all the dirt (you can also soak them in a bowl of water and flour).
Then rinse the mushrooms very carefully. Remove the mushroom stem with your hands. It will separate very easily. Then with your fingers start to peel the top layer of the skin of the mushroom, which is done very easily.
You may not even need a knife to do it. Do the same with the stem. Very carefully rinse the mushrooms and dry them. The mushrooms are ready to be used.
The ideal way to clean mushrooms is to wipe the dirt with a towel and then, if you deem it necessary, start removing the skin to peel them.
With the prepared mushrooms you can prepare:
- stuffed mushrooms;
