How to Identify a Portobello Mushroom
Portobello mushrooms are a large variety of mushroom that have a cap with a 6-inch diameter. Popular for their meaty flesh, portobello mushroom caps can be grilled and eaten on a roll as a burger or sliced and served with pasta. The stem is not typically consumed but can be used in making a soup or stock. Portobello mushrooms got their name in the 1980s when sellers tried to re-brand the mushroom, one they couldn't sell at the time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look at all the mushrooms available at your grocery store. The largest ones available are likely portobellos.
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Examine the mushroom's cap. Portobello mushrooms have light tan caps when fresh with a rounded texture. As they mature, the cap will turn a darker brown and take on a wrinkled texture. The cap's edges will be uneven.
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Look at the gills. The portobello's gills are fully exposed and not attached to the stem. The exposed gills means the mushroom's moisture has evaporated, creating a more intense flavor.
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Tips & Warnings
Portobellos are the fully grown version of Crimean mushrooms, which is a variation on the common white mushroom.
Refrigerate your portobello mushrooms as soon as you get home to help them maintain a fresh flavor.
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