Fluther: Do you peel your mushrooms before eating or cooking?

Do you peel your mushrooms before eating or cooking?

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24463

) November 17th, 2022
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For dipping in veggie dip.

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I stopped peeling most vegetables, because it is not really necessary.
I never peeled mushrooms.

ragingloli (51967

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It’s not necessary to peel mushrooms. Cut off the end of the stem that was in the dirt. Some people wash them, and some people simply wipe them off.

Hawaii_Jake (37346

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No.

Dutchess_III (46812

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Rinse them and cut off end.

Tropical_Willie (31125

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What’s to peel? They don’t have a skin or a rind.

Last week I made a butternut squash and wild mushroom curry , didn’t peel any of the five types of mushrooms.

zenvelo (39429

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@zenvelo As a teen I would peel the outer slimey dirty layer off of the cap of the mushrooms. I also peel carrot and potato skins.

RedDeerGuy1 (24463

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The only thing that deserves peeling are onions.

Dutchess_III (46812

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And garlic.

ragingloli (51967

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And garlic.

Dutchess_III (46812

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My mom just opens the can.

RayaHope (7448

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Canned mushrooms are the worst!

Dutchess_III (46812

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I am sure opening a can counts as some form of peeling.

ragingloli (51967

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^^ Well then, I guess we’re in the peel crowd :)

RayaHope (7448

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I don’t eat raw mushrooms. I wash them right before I cut them up and cook them. I don’t peel them.

JLeslie (65418

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@RedDeerGuy1 In case you’re wondering, it is OK to eat raw mushrooms. Cut off the end of the stem, clean them whatever way you want, and eat them.

Hawaii_Jake (37346

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I have dried mushrooms that equal 12 pounds of fresh, they include Shiitake, Porcini, Crimini, Black Wood Ear and a mixture. Hydrate them in very hot water 35 minutes before use.

Tropical_Willie (31125

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I have never heard of peeling mushrooms. I use them as-is. One of my cooking mentors washes or wipes mushrooms with a light brush or wet towel. I do not believe the washers/wipers remove everything harmful and regardless, a little dirt won’t hurt me.

Call_Me_Jay (13846

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I just wipe mine off with a damp paper towel. But I pop the stems off because I don’t like the texture – tougher than the cap. Canned mushrooms? Rubbery! ewwww

smudges (10721

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