SLIPPERY MUSHROOMS
Level 1
Dried Mushrooms
The Overnight Remedy for slippery, past peak button or white mushrooms is to air-dry them on paper towels overnight. In the morning, twist the stems off and peel the caps. Discard the stems. With a single cut, slice the caps in two. Spread out on paper towels for a few days until thoroughly dried. This yields dried, porcini-like mushrooms with an aroma and texture to match. Take a whiff; they smell woodsier than fresh mushrooms because they’re denser without the moisture. These dried morsels can last up to 3 months in an airtight container, and no, they won’t kill anyone. If anything, they do step up production of your white blood cells for an immunity boost.
Level 1
The Thirty Minute Oven Bake is another treatment for slippery mushrooms. As before, peel the caps and place them on a cookie sheet for a sauna treatment in a 350-degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. Check periodically for doneness as all ovens differ.
When thoroughly dried, break mushrooms into pieces. They can be stored in an airtight container for later use.
Cooking tips:
- Stir into risotto when adding your first batch of liquid.
- Add to stews, roasts and soups.
- Cut into smaller pieces and mix into the stuffing for roast chicken or turkey.
