Cremini mushrooms
Young, brown-capped mushrooms with an earthy, meaty flavor. Sear hard in a hot, dry pan for deep browning.
Used for
- pasta
- stir-fries
- soups
- pizza
In the kitchen
- Sear.
- Sauté.
- Slice.
- Roast.
Picking it at the store
- Caps should be closed and firm. Flat, open caps are older and drier.
- Surface should feel dry, not slimy; avoid packages with pooled moisture at the bottom.
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