In our blog we have been giving you tips and showing you recipes week by week so you can get the most out of mushrooms, portobello, shiitake, etc … but today we are going to go a step further, we are going to start with the base: we are going to show you 7 tricks to get the most out of the mushrooms that you can make at home and will serve to exploit to the maximum the qualities and flavor of this wonderful mushroom. Take note that it is worth it and they are very simple!
#1. How do I store mushrooms?
The best way to store mushrooms is in the refrigerator, wrapping them in a paper bag to prevent them from being affected by excess moisture.
#2. How to wash them?
Rather than washing them, you have to clean them. That is, do not put them directly under the jet of tap water, but you have to pass them a wet kitchen paper or similar to remove the remains of earth that they can carry. Another option is to get the washed laminated mushroom from Neofungi directly.
#3. Is it possible to increase its nutrients?
Yes!!! If before cooking or using raw mushrooms you expose them to the sun for 30 minutes, they will produce more Vitamin D, multiplying their potential by up to 3.
#4. And its antioxidants, how do I get them to increase?
The best way to make mushrooms increase their antioxidant faculties is to grind them. In addition, once they are powdered, you can treat them to, for example, make bread since they will not lose nutrients when cooking them.
#5.Is it a good idea to fry mushrooms?
No!! When frying them suffer a great loss of nutrients (especially proteins).
#6. What is the best way to cook them to get the most out of them?
Apparently, if we want to take advantage of its nutritional benefits to the fullest, you must cook them in a bain-marie or grill.
#7. I want even more nutrients, how do I prepare them?
It is enough to pour a splash of olive oil to increase the nutritional value of mushrooms although beware, because obviously you will also make them increase their calories.
That’s it. Following these tips you can get the most out of mushrooms in your recipes and you can take advantage of all their qualities. In addition, if you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, you can learn more tips, discover new recipes and many more things … we are waiting for you!!
