Mushrooms. How do you prep yours?

petemc · 08-11-2011, 10:49

Our normal way of prepping mushrooms is to peel off the outer layer and scrap off a layer on the stalk too. It takes a while. In fact I managed to get through a film yesterday while preparing some.

Is there a more efficient way of preparing mushrooms?

Will · 08-11-2011, 11:02

Open packet, or bag, chope 'em up and throw them in the pan. Prep time = 2.7s.

Stan_Lite · 08-11-2011, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Will

Open packet, or bag, chope 'em up and throw them in the pan. Prep time = 2.7s.

Same.

Kitten · 08-11-2011, 11:18

Either dry scrub them or peel. first option, 10 seconds per shroom. Not into pesticides on my fuds

Will · 08-11-2011, 11:22

It's fungus, it probably has worst stuff growing inside/around it than it does on the skin

If you're worried about pesticides, a lot of mushroom cultivation is done without the use of pesticides, and if you REALLY worried, just buy organic!

petemc · 08-11-2011, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Either dry scrub them or peel. first option, 10 seconds per shroom. Not into pesticides on my fuds

Yeah thats why we do it too.

Kitten · 08-11-2011, 13:03

never mind.

Tak · 08-11-2011, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Will

Open packet, or bag, chope 'em up and throw them in the pan. Prep time = 2.7s.

This

Will · 08-11-2011, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Yes, but when you cook them, most crap is neutralised, but presticides won't be. 'Cooked' fungus is far less likely to cause nasty, degenerative diseases than chemical filled sprays. Besides, I'm not *really* worried, it takes 10 seconds and it's better than finding a rock in your sauce.

For the record, there's no guarantee that because it says organic on the label, no pesticides have been used. I'd rather not risk my health when it takes 10 seconds to brush because a lot of times (including in supermarkets), things are sprayed onto the surface. Also, some farmers use cow crap as a growth agent which I'd rather not eat, thanks very much and dry brushing also gets rid of that

You do it your way I'll do it mine. Neither is more right or wrong than the other.

I never claimed you were wrong and that I was correct!

There's no definitive way to be sure after the centuries we've been using pesticides (some natural, some not). Anyway, whatever, it's not important.

I, like you, put my health as a priority - hence why I eat well

But anyway, I'm sure your mushrooms are delicious, and hope to experience them one day

Belmit · 08-11-2011, 13:26

Lop off the dry end of the stalk, knock the soil off, chop in half or quarters depending on the size of the mushroom, then eat approximately 20% of them before they even see a pan. Chomp.

08-11-2011, 10:49	#1
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Mushrooms. How do you prep yours? Our normal way of prepping mushrooms is to peel off the outer layer and scrap off a layer on the stalk too. It takes a while. In fact I managed to get through a film yesterday while preparing some. Is there a more efficient way of preparing mushrooms? __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

08-11-2011, 11:02	#2
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Open packet, or bag, chope 'em up and throw them in the pan. Prep time = 2.7s. __________________ *No No!*

08-11-2011, 11:18	#4
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Either dry scrub them or peel. first option, 10 seconds per shroom. Not into pesticides on my fuds __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

08-11-2011, 11:22	#5
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It's fungus, it probably has worst stuff growing inside/around it than it does on the skin If you're worried about pesticides, a lot of mushroom cultivation is done without the use of pesticides, and if you REALLY worried, just buy organic! __________________ *No No!*

08-11-2011, 13:03	#7
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	never mind. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 08-11-2011 at 13:20. Reason: Not bothered :)

08-11-2011, 13:26	#10
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Lop off the dry end of the stalk, knock the soil off, chop in half or quarters depending on the size of the mushroom, then eat approximately 20% of them before they even see a pan. Chomp. __________________