3 Common Mistakes You’re Probably Making When Cooking Mushrooms

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Chris L
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Mushrooms are a staple of many cuisines and they can be combined with a long list of different ingredients, but that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone knows how to cook them. If you’re still new to this process, here are some mistakes you should avoid at all costs.

Wash Them… or Not?

Some people can’t imagine cooking mushrooms before washing them, while others prefer skipping this step and simply removing the dirt instead. If you decide to wash the mushrooms, keep in mind they’ll get waterlogged so it’s important to let them dry properly.

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Mushroom risotto 🤎 since summer seems to be taking a break I’m craving all the comfort foods and mushroom risotto is one of my favourites. My version is easy to make and much lighter than most because it contains no butter, cream or cheese. But it’s still full of flavour thanks to the mushroom stock and all the herbs. Today I also made some cep mushrooms which were amazing! Kindly gifted from @farm_directuk I just cooked them in a little olive oil then added some fresh lemon and salt. ⁣ INGREDIENTS ⁣ 🔸600g mushrooms, chopped (I used half chestnut and half white) ⁣ 🔸2 cups arborio rice ⁣ 🔸2 cloves garlic, grated ⁣ 🔸1 mushroom stock cube ⁣ 🔸3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ⁣ 🔸1/3 cup chopped parsley ⁣ 🔸1 tbsp fresh thyme ⁣ 🔸Vegetable stock, kept warm ⁣ 🔸1 teaspoon salt ⁣ 🔸Freshly ground pepper ⁣ 🔸Optional extra: grated Parmesan⁣ METHOD ⁣ 🔸Heat the oil in a large pan and add the mushrooms. Cook them for about 15 minutes till they reabsorb most of the water they release⁣ 🔸 Add the mushroom stock cube and dissolve into the mushrooms ⁣ 🔸Add the rice and mix well⁣ 🔸Start adding the vegetable stock one cup at a time and make sure you stir continually ⁣ 🔸When the stock has been fully absorbed, add the next cup of stock. ⁣ 🔸After you’ve added 3 / 4 cups of stock, add the herbs & stir into the rice. ⁣ 🔸Keep adding stock till the rice is fully cooked but still al dente. I used five cups of stock. ⁣ 🔸Season and serve immediately.

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Just Add Oil

You shouldn’t be skimping on oil, butter, or other fats you’re using throughout the cooking process. Mushrooms will soak them up quickly, so it’s a good idea to add them in small doses along the way.

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Maple Balsamic Mushrooms 🍄—delicious as a side, on toast, with salads, or as is! I simply sautéed fresh button mushrooms and seasoned them with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup (of course) along with a few other really basic ingredients. ✨ Share this with someone who loves mushrooms! Full recipe below 👇🏼 or on: https://www.thefoodietakesflight.com/post/maple-balsamic-mushrooms Maple Balsamic Mushrooms  Good for 2-3 servings 450 g whole fresh button mushrooms, feel free to use other mushrooms like cremini  3 tbsp olive oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp maple syrup, adjust according to desired sweetness  Pinch of salt 2-3 tsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped  Additional olive oil, for drizzling Steps 1. Slice the mushrooms into half 2. Heat a non-stick pan. Once hot, add in 3 tbsp olive oil. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add in the mushrooms.  3. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, mixing occasionally. Pour in the balsamic vinegar. Leave to cook for another 5-6 minutes. Once the mushrooms are cooked, add in the maple syrup and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and then add in the chopped rosemary. Turn off heat. 4. Drizzle some more olive oil, if desired. Enjoy as a side, on toast, with salads, or as is! . . . . . . . #thefoodietakesflight #manilavegans #yummyph #mushrooms #veganfoodie #feedyoursoull #plantpower #veganph #bulkmeals #plantbased #thanksgiving #yahoofood #instavegan #veganism #instafood #veganism #vegankitchen #foodphotography #mushroomrecipe #balsamicvinegar #maplesyrup #plantbased #heresmyfood #plantbased #cleaneats #govegan #cleaneats #easyrecipes #eattheworld #veganrecipe

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Turn Up the Heat

Low heat will do no favors to your mushrooms, because the water will seep out along the way, and they’ll sauté instead of being properly cooked. Using medium-high or high heat will allow water to evaporate and the final product will be much more delicious this way.

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🍄😍 Miso Glazed Mushrooms! 📷 by @earthofmariaa 🚨🚨Recipe: 4 Servings 14 oz button mushrooms 1 medium onion chopped 1/3 cup tamari 2 tsp miso paste 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp water 1 tsp arrowroot powder Instructions Start by boiling the mushrooms in a saucepan until fully softened. How long this takes depends on the size of the mushrooms, but usually takes 5-10 minutes. To test, take one out with a wooden spoon, wait for it to cool down and then test with a knife or a toothpick. Add the onion to a non-stick frying pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze my stirring together the tamari, miso paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and water. Drain and rinse the mushrooms, and add to the frying pan, stirring for a minute to reheat and brown. Pour in the glaze together with arrowroot powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat, stirring, until the glaze thickens. Tag a friend in the comments who’d totally love this recipe! 💚 Follow @vegadishes for more vegan recipes

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