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How To Slice Mushrooms

How To Slice Mushrooms. It is easier to slice anything if it has a flat side. With this technique, you should prepare a good knife to cut through these meaty mushrooms.

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Inoculation involves drilling holes all over the logs, filling the holes with mushroom spores that are blended with sawdust, and after that sealing the holes with wax. I’m not forcing you to do this, reader beware, etc. (all caveats apply, of course, if you’re clueless with a knife.

Place The Flat Side Of Each Half Onto The Cutting Board.


Inoculation involves drilling holes all over the logs, filling the holes with mushroom spores that are blended with sawdust, and after that sealing the holes with wax. Even if it’s possible to use other kinds of mushrooms, the shiitake are the most traditional and appropriate. The best way is to use a sharp knife, cutting off the stem.

It Is Easier To Slice Anything If It Has A Flat Side.


For cutting, you need a cutting board and a small sharp knife. 1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms (i used shiitake, maitake, portobello, and oyster mushrooms), chopped or sliced (discard thick stems; I normally use this method when roasting or sautéing mushrooms.

Sliced Mushrooms Cuts Take The Mushroom And Flip It.


Place the mushroom cup side down onto the chopping board and carefully slice across the mushrooms in whatever thickness you require. If you have small mushrooms, you don’t have to cut them, of course, and it looks great in your dish too. I call this the 2 cut method.

You Can Also Sauté The Sliced Mushrooms First.


I’m not forcing you to do this, reader beware, etc. Place the mushroom on the cutting board and cut it into planks. Use a damp paper towel or a dishtowel to clean the surface.

Press It Down Firmly And Swiftly For The Best Result.


If you’ve left some more stalk, which would make resting the mushroom on the stalk precarious, lie the mushroom on its side and slice it half through the stalk. These slices are great on a pizza, chicken marsala, pasta, salads, and so many more recipes. How to cut shiitake mushrooms for stir fry.

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