Soak dried mushrooms in cold or lukewarm water

Mondo Gastronomy Updated on 2024-01-19

Different types and qualities of dried mushrooms vary in size and size, and the soaking time also varies.

Taking shiitake mushrooms as an example, it generally takes about 4 hours to soak them.

It not only allows the shiitake mushroom to fully absorb water, but also makes its "flesh" fuller.

"Mushrooms" are generally large and thick, and need to be soaked for a longer time.

It can be soaked overnight in the refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius, and it is best not to leave it overnight at room temperature.

If you need it urgently, you can put the dried mushrooms in an airtight container, add warm water at about 60 degrees Celsius, and shake continuously for about 10 minutes, which can speed up the soaking.

The indoor temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius, and the water in which the mushrooms are soaked is easy to breed bacteria.

You can put it in the refrigerator with the container, or change the clean water once or twice during the soaking process, while taking care to keep the container clean.

Dried mushrooms are generally better soaked in cold water, and the water in which the mushrooms are soaked has a strong flavor and can be used after clarification.

If you use it urgently, you can put it in the pot when you are cold and heat it over medium heat to complete the rapid soaking.

Take black fungus as an example, put cold water into the pot, keep the water for 3 minutes after boiling, and then you can complete the soaking.

If it is cold, put the black fungus in boiling water and boil for 5 minutes, remove and drain.

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