How to prepare mushrooms

If cooking with mushrooms, prepare them by wiping with a clean damp cloth or paper towel, alternatively you can brush them with a pastry or mushroom brush.

If eating the mushrooms raw, prepare them by briefly rinsing under cold water and drying using a clean tea towel immediately to avoid the mushrooms absorbing any moisture (alternatively you can use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture).

Cut off the root if it has started to break and looks damaged, these can become tough if the mushroom is older.