how do i stop mushrooms shrinking when frying?

[tillmouth]

can I stop them shrinking too much

[mccfluff]

easy bypass frying pan into bin

[snags]

Don't over cook them...

[pastafreak]

Mushrooms have a lot of water in them-which is released when they are fried/sautéed. Hence the shrinkage. Try frying them gently so some liquid stays in the pan-it may help.

[ChuckFickens]

parboil them for a couple of minutes first.

[ummmm]

Whereas I find it better to fry them in a hot pan to sort of seal them....then turn it down.

[ummmm]

Lol...

I prefer my mushrooms baked...I'm having them with dinner tonight. Do you want to come fluff? Jelly and ice cream for pud :-)

[mccfluff]

lol triggs, sounds lush caz i'll bring the stella and weed

[rowanwitch]

keep them moist by cooking in a pan with a lid...

[ummmm]

'baked' is code...

[mccfluff]

ummmm i meant For Funks Sake

[joko]

yeh put them in water first to soak up a bit of water - or get some of that mushroom ketchup - its more like brown water but tastes lovely...i soak them in that

[rowanwitch]

but shrinking intensifies the flavour too....

[Bbbananas]

First they have to travel the route of the trouser leg.... ask fluffs

[ummmm]

I've never seen it. Where would you get that from?

The mushrooms soaked in water/fried gently/with a lid....wouldn't they be more like braised mushrooms? I know not much difference....

[trt]

Dont fry them.

Put them in a bowl with a lump of butter and microwave them, much nicer.

[mccfluff]

brown water.......

ahhh the mushroom and the trouser leg, god bless beer, chicken and mush pies + rugby players :-)