Lentinus edodes is a kind of vegetable that is always in our life. Fresh Lentinus edodes is delicious but not suitable for preservation. In order to eat Lentinus edodes at any time, many people choose to buy some dried Lentinus edodes and hoard them. However, dried mushrooms need to be soaked before each cooking. If the soaking time is not enough or the soaking method is wrong, it will not be delicious. So how long does it take for dried mushrooms to soak? How to soak your hair?

When I cook dried mushrooms at home, I soak them in cold water for at least 2 hours, and I can soak them for half a day if I have enough time, regardless of frying, steaming or making soup. If the soaking time is short, it seems to be soft on the surface, but when you eat it in your mouth, you will find that some parts still feel hard. Moreover, there will inevitably be some dirty things hidden in the dried mushrooms, and it will take a long time to soak them out because the soaking time is too short.

How to soak dried mushrooms?

1, cold water soaking: If you soak the dried mushrooms in cold water, you will usually choose to soak them the night before, and you can eat them at noon the next day. If you are small, you can eat them in about ten hours. If the mushroom is large, it should be soaked for 12 hours or more.

2, warm water soaking: This method is the most suitable for soaking dried mushrooms. First, clean the dried mushrooms and add them to water of about 30 degrees. It is best to remove the roots of the mushrooms, and then soak the mushrooms in water with the lid down for almost 1/2 hours to soften.

3. Soaking in hot water: It basically takes about 7 hours to soak the dried mushrooms in hot water. First, the roots of the mushrooms are facing down, and then the surface of the mushrooms is gently rubbed by hand, and then some attachments on the mushrooms are rubbed down and precipitated in water.

4. Soak dried mushrooms quickly: Sometimes when cooking, mushrooms may be urgently needed. At this time, add dried mushrooms to the container, then add hot water of almost 50 degrees, cover the lid and simmer for one minute, then quickly shake it up and down for about five minutes before taking it out.

5. Soak dried mushrooms with starch: First, soak dried mushrooms in clear water for about an hour. After the mushrooms swell, smear a small amount of starch on them and wash them, so that the dirt on the mushrooms can be better removed.

The above is the introduction of the relevant contents about the soaking of dried mushrooms, hoping to help you master the skills of soaking dried mushrooms and facilitate your lifestyle.