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Can you wash mushrooms before cooking them?

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Yes. A quick rinse is fine, but do not leave mushrooms sitting in water.

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Yes, you can wash mushrooms before cooking them. The old fear that they instantly soak up water is exaggerated, but soaking is still not a great idea.

Rinse mushrooms briefly under cool water and dry them with a towel. You can also wipe them with a damp cloth if they are not very dirty.

The main mistake is soaking them. Mushrooms already contain a lot of water, and extra water can make browning harder.

If you are sauteing them, dry mushrooms cook better and brown more nicely.

Mushrooms can be washed. Just keep it quick and dry them before cooking.

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