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Can you freeze chanterelle
mushrooms?
Q: Can you freeze chanterelle mushrooms? I was thinking
of doing it kinda like razor clams--in a freezer bag filled with
water. Thank you.
A: No, freezing raw mushrooms is not recommended because
during the freezing process the large amount of water in mushrooms
will expand and damage their cellular construction which will
be apparent once thawed. Instead, dry them and they will store
indefinitely.
Slowly and gently oven dry mushrooms
in very low heat (about 150°F or 65°C...or lower). Once
the mushrooms are completely and totally dried (no moisture should
remain whatsoever or there is a risk of contamination--in other
words as dry as a potato chip), cool to room temperature and
store indefinitely in a sealed container. Reconstitute mushrooms
in water for a few hours before using in recipes.
Fresh chanterelles can generally
be stored up to ten days in a refrigerator.
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