What are your thoughts on rinsing mushrooms?
I've heard some strong opinions on whether you should rinse mushrooms or not -- some say they'll absorb too much water and you should wipe them with a damp towel instead (kitchen pet peeve alert!).
But one very fastidious chef-instructor of mine in culinary school insisted that mushrooms are dirty things -- so she quickly washes all kinds, except delicate shiitakes. Where do you stand?
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Loved the comment above about only wetting them with booze. ;)
I don't even wet the towel that I use to brush off the dirt!
Just don't rinse and store them..but do it right before using.