If you don’t want to use a paper towel, try using a pastry brush or your fingertips instead. Since they can absorb moisture easily, you don’t want your raw mushrooms to be soggy when you’re using them as a salad topper. Because of this, it’s better to wipe off your mushrooms instead of rinsing them. [1] X Research source
You might see small, thin pieces of mushroom skin fall off at this time. Don’t worry—that’s just a sign that your button mushrooms are getting clean. [2] X Research source
Since cooked mushrooms will be exposed to other ingredients, it doesn’t matter as much if they’re a little damp going into the cooking process. If you want, you can stop the cleaning process here. Some people don’t see the need to peel way any mushroom skins, and that’s perfectly fine. [4] X Research source
If you know from the get-go that you’re not going to be needing your mushroom stems, feel free to remove and toss them before you wipe off any dirt. [5] X Research source
You can also use your fingers to peel away the outer skin.
When peeled, white button mushrooms will look like chunks of mozzarella cheese.
For instance, when you tap the plastic wrap with your finger, it shouldn’t be rigid. Instead, there should be a little “give” to it. Another option to store fresh mushrooms is to keep them in a brown paper bag loosely folded.
