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There’s one exception to this rule, and it’s a doozy: when they are visibly muddy. I’m talking about fresh-from-the-farmers’-market mushrooms, or those gorgeous wild chanterelles that look like little orange trumpets that rolled around in earth. Then yes, rinse them quickly.

But even then, do it the right way. Fill a bowl with cold water, dunk them for a second, swirl gently, and then dry them immediately. Lay them on a clean dish towel and roll them up. No soaking. No rain dances. Just a quick, respectful bath.

My neighbor Maria grows her own oyster mushrooms in a bag on her counter. She never washes them. She just brushes off the tiny bits of substrate. She says, “They came from a bag, not a swamp. Why clean them?” She is my hero.

So, What’s the Takeaway?

Don’t wash your mushrooms. It’s that simple. Use a brush, a paper towel, or just shake them off. Your future self will thank you when you bite into a perfectly browned, garlicky, buttery mushroom that tastes like an earth angel.

If you feel like they need washing, you’re probably overthinking it. Trust the process. Embrace the little speck of dirt. It adds character. And remember: dry mushrooms are happy mushrooms. And happy mushrooms make you happy.

So next time you’re in the kitchen, pat your mushrooms on the cap and whisper, “You’re perfect as you are.” Then cook them. You’ve got this.