How to keep mushrooms at home?

mushrooms are one of the most sought-after fungi all over the world. Their delicious taste and nutritional value make them an important part of any diet. You can easily grow them at home in a DIY mushroom farm or in a jar indoors. Growing them is easy and requires only a few ingredients and a few steps.

How to keep mushrooms for a day?

If you’re planning to use fresh mushrooms within a day, keep them in the fridge. Their nutritional value decreases faster at higher temperatures so keeping them at a cool temperature will delay the degradation of vitamins and other nutrients. If you don’t use them right away, you can put them in the crisper drawer.

How to store mushrooms in the house?

To store them, you can use the refrigerator or the freezer. You can freeze them in water or sawdust, although the results are not as good as those of fresh mushrooms. To store them in the fridge, you can do it in a sealed plastic bag, where you can keep them for two to three weeks. When they are defrosted, they will keep for a few more days.

How to keep mushrooms fresh at home?

First, always cut mushrooms at an angle when cutting them. Don’t cut them into pieces, just into smaller portions. Then cover them with paper towels while they are still wet. Once they are completely dry, put them in a plastic bag. You can also store them in the refrigerator but make sure to leave them at least two days before using them to allow them to come back to room temperature.

How to keep mushrooms fresh in the house?

In addition to the right storage methods, the right varieties of mushrooms will also help to keep your shrooms fresh for longer. Let’s start with the most important variety to keep in your house: portobella mushrooms. They have a mild, earthy taste that makes them incredibly versatile and delicious. They pair perfectly with cheese, but also make great additions to stews, soups, and pasta dishes. Try adding shiitake mushrooms to cream sauces and add earthy flavor to