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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