Portobello mushrooms
Large, meaty mushroom caps with a hearty flavour. Grill or roast whole as a burger substitute, or slice and sear for steak-like strips.
Used for
- grilling
- roasting
- stuffing
- stir-fries
- sandwiches
In the kitchen
- roast
- grill
- slice
- sear
Picking it at the store
- Caps should be firm and dry — avoid any that look slimy or shrivelled
- Dark, open gills are fine; mushy or very wet caps are past their prime
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