Don’t wash mushrooms; brush the dirt off instead
Skip rinsing mushrooms because they absorb water; clean them by brushing off dirt.
The video states it’s not recommended to wash mushrooms because they absorb water quickly. Instead, remove dirt by brushing it off.
The short version
- Mushrooms absorb water instantly
- Brush off dirt instead of washing
What you need
- mushroom/produce brush (optional)optionalFor brushing off dirt
What goes wrong
Rinsing mushrooms under water
Use a brush (or similar) to remove dirt
Why it works
Mushrooms readily take on water, which can negatively affect cooking and handling; brushing removes surface dirt without soaking.
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