Does shimeji mushroom have a pungent smell? Why should shimeji mushrooms be blanched? Why do shimeji mushrooms taste bitter?

The shimeji mushroom is called shimeji because it has a seafood-like fishy smell, hence the name shimeji. Therefore, before cooking, it needs to be put into boiling water to remove this fishy smell, so that the taste is better. Why do the shimeji mushrooms that some people buy have a pungent smell?

Shimeji mushrooms all smell of amino acids, which is not a pleasant smell. If it smells off, it may have been stored for too long. If your mushrooms have not rotted or spoiled, and simply have an off smell, then rinse them several times with clean water, and after the off smell is removed, they are still safe to eat. If mold has already developed, do not eat them.

Why shimeji mushrooms taste bitter:

1. The shimeji mushrooms may not be fresh enough: shimeji mushrooms should not have a bitter taste. If this happens, the shimeji mushrooms may not be fresh enough. You should choose shimeji mushrooms with obvious marbled patterns on the caps.

2.  There may be a small amount of pesticide residue on them: if a small amount of pesticide remains on shimeji mushrooms, it can also cause them to taste bitter.