How do I cut portabella mushroom caps?!


Question: How do I cut portabella mushroom caps!?
I bought some portabella mushroom caps and am planning on making a mushroom rice pilaf with them!. But, I've never really cooked with mushrooms before!. I'm not sure how to cut/clean the mushroom cap!.!.!.

Do I keep the stub of a stem!?
What about the dark fan-things on the underside of the cap!? Do I need to cut those out, or should I just dice up the whole cap, and include everything!?

also, if you have any important experience tips on mushroom pilaf I should know, I'd appreciate the advice!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Rinse them off!. Don't scrub too hard!. Leave about an inch of the stem!. Don't bother removing the spines (fans)!. Then dice them whatever size you like!. They will shrink when they are cooked!.

I like to do a mushroom risotto!. Sautee the mushrooms in some olive oil and butter until they are soft!. Add some broth or stock (white wine if you're old enough) and let it cook down!. Then add them to your rice/pilaf or risotto!. Yummy!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Just wash them and scrub with a mushroom brush (an old toothbrush will do)!. Cut about 1/8 inch of the stem ends off!. The just dice the whole thing and add to the rice after sauteing for about 5 min!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

NEVER wash mushrooms with water, they are very porous and will absorb the water, diluting theyre flavor!. Instead, just wipe them with a damp cloth (not too damp) Please dont wash mushrooms in water!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com

portabellas are great, just brush them and cut them in the size you wantWww@FoodAQ@Com





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