Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Mushrooms: Preparing, Cutting and Storing



Mushrooms are delicious in so many ways, and yet perishable.  They are a better buy at the warehouse stores than at grocery stores, so go ahead and buy 2 pounds at a time.  Prepare them and freeze after they have been sauteed.


Wipe each mushroom gently with a dry kitchen towel to remove any debris.  Washing is not recommended because the mushrooms will absorb water very quickly under the tap.

Place on a good quality egg slicer. 


In a few seconds, about ten perfect slices of mushrooms appear.


Within minutes you have the entire two pounds of mushrooms ready for the frying pan.


Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of cooking oil into the skillet, then add the mushrooms.  See how nicely they fit into the pan?


The delicious aroma will soon encourage you to stir as you go about your other kitchen duties.


When the mushrooms are cooked to your liking, cool them off the stove for a few minutes, then scoop them into sandwich bags.  This scoop measures 1/4 cup, a perfect size to add to your recipes


From the 2 pound Costco pack of mushrooms, the yield is 2 1/2 cups of sauteed lusciousness!

The 1/4 cup baggies of prepared mushrooms are perfect to add to scrambled eggs, soups, casseroles, sauces and stir frys.

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