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Top > Earthy Delights Recipes > Earthy Delights Gourmet Recipes > Tips & Techniques > Morel Mushroom Basics |
Morel Mushroom Basics
1. Beware of "overwashing" your morels. Water can dissipate their flavor. If you can get away with it, just wipe them off with a moist paper towel. If you need to wash them, immerse them in cold, salted water for a few minutes, then rinse and drain.
2. Exercise extreme caution if you've found your own morels in the forest. They can easily be mistaken for a similar, poisonous mushroom. Take someone knowledgeable with you who can remove all doubt from your mushroom hunting adventure.
3. Morels should be completely cooked before they're eaten, or they can cause indigestion. This doesn't mean you should turn them into cardboard. They should be moist and tender.
4. Butter is excellent for cooking morels. But don't overlook the possibility of using an excellent quality extra virgin olive oil, which can also be delicious.
5. Parsley is also lovely with morels. As in the case of garlic, don't overdo it. Just a dash will add a nice freshness. Make certain it's snipped very fine, then toss it in just a couple of minutes before the mushrooms are done cooking.
6. A subtle sprinkling of finely minced garlic will enhance the flavor of your morels. Don't add the garlic to the skillet until the butter is good and hot, but not burned. It should sizzle when you sprinkle it in.
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