Fried or overcooked: many people are afraid to reheat mushrooms. Is this fair?
Fried mushrooms and porcini mushrooms in cream sauces are on menus at home and in restaurants today.
But what to do with all cooked mushrooms if you have cooked too many? According to popular belief, cooked mushrooms should never and must never be reheated. Apparently mushrooms then become poisonous. Is there any truth in this?
Heat only once
According to mushroom experts, this statement is not true. This rule comes from the times when refrigerators were not yet part of the basic equipment of the kitchen. Porcini mushrooms, chanterelles and the like can be reheated. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Mushrooms are among the most perishable foods. After cooking mushrooms, you should not keep the mushroom dish warm for too long or then store it at room temperature. It is best to let the mushrooms cool quickly after cooking and then store them in the refrigerator. Then the mushroom dish will last at least another day.
When heating the mushrooms, they need to be heated thoroughly. It is recommended to heat them on the cooker rather than in the microwave to ensure even heating.
Leftovers should be disposed of. The proteins in mushrooms are very sensitive. When reheated, the proteins can turn into toxic breakdown products. This can lead to nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea after consumption. Raw processed mushrooms should be eaten immediately and should not be stored again.
