How to prepare mushrooms

  • 11 November 2024

About this technique

Skill level

Easy

If cooking with mushrooms, prepare them by wiping with a clean damp cloth or paper towel, alternatively you can brush them with a pastry or mushroom brush.

If eating the mushrooms raw, prepare them by briefly rinsing under cold water and drying using a clean tea towel immediately to avoid the mushrooms absorbing any moisture (alternatively you can use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture).

Cut off the root if it has started to break and looks damaged, these can become tough if the mushroom is older.

Recipes using this technique