Mushrooms
The generic term recipes use when the variety doesn't matter much. Button or cremini both work fine unless a recipe calls out something more specific like shiitake or portobello.
Used for
- sautéing
- soups
- stir-fries
- stuffing
In the kitchen
- Wipe clean, don't rinse.
- Sauté in a single layer.
- Sear without crowding the pan.
Picking it at the store
- Skip washing under running water. Mushrooms soak it up like a sponge; wipe with a damp towel instead.
- Crowding the pan steams them instead of browning them; cook in batches if needed.
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