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🍳 How to Cook and Prepare Mushrooms

LIP #212
Nov 07, 2024

Important rule first: always cook shiitake mushrooms - eating them raw can cause bloating and stomach issues.

Fun ways to prepare mushrooms:

  • Brunoise (tiny dice): Chop mushrooms into very small pieces to create a meat-like texture, perfect for vegetarian bolognese
  • Mushroom tartare: Raw chopped mushrooms with olive oil, lemon, soy sauce, and Tabasco
  • Mushroom stock: Simmer stems in water to make a flavorful broth for cooking rice or pasta

Using dried mushrooms:

  1. Soak in warm water for 2 to 3 hours
  2. Or soak in white wine for a richer flavor
  3. Perfect for making creamy risotto!
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