Mushrooms are meant to be boiled not fried, says chef

Jim Fuller says boiling the mushrooms leaves them ‘perfectly cooked’
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Nothing beats chopped up mushrooms pan fried in a little bit of butter (and even garlic and herbs if you’re feeling fancy) - but a top chef says mushrooms should be boiled, not fried.

Jim Fuller, the co-founder of meat alternative company Fable Food, was a guest chef on Australian morning programme The Today Show when he advised viewers to boil their mushrooms for the best results.

In a longer post on his Instagram, Fuller explained: “Boil the mushrooms first. First, boil to perfection - you can keep adding water until this is achieved. Remember you can't over boil a mushroom because of their unique cellular structure. They will let their own water out so don't put too much water at once.

“When perfectly tender, let the water evaporate until the pan is basically dry. Then add oil or fat and your aromatic stuff. Quick saute or stir fry and season to taste with salt.”

Fuller admitted that his method was ‘controversial’ but fellow chef commenters on his Instagram post were quick to back him up.

@chefjoshuaboucher said: “I’ve been doing this for years with massive dirty looks from across the kitchens I’ve worked in being called a cowboy but I prefer the term innovator!”

@chefwhiting added: “Thank you chef! Excellent technique. I love to learn not just how, but more importantly why!”

While we’re still not entirely convinced, we won’t know if boiled is better until we try...

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