The Economic Times

How to clean mushrooms in four simple, easy steps at home without losing their flavour and texture: Use these hacks before cooking edible fungus

Mushrooms, a type of edible fungus, must be washed properly before cooking as they can carry dirt, debris or pesticide residue. While selecting mushrooms, you must choose fresh and firm mushrooms, just rinse them with water, wipe them with a damp cloth, trim stems and dry them thoroughly. Following these steps will help preserve the texture and flavour of mushrooms.