How to Clean Porcini Mushrooms

To clean porcini mushrooms, first remove the earthy part at the base of the stem using a smooth, sharp knife or a paring knife 1. Gently scrub the rest of the stem with a brush to remove any remaining dirt 2. At this point, take a brush and clean the underside of the cap 3.

Proceed in the same way to clean the top of the cap 4. If some parts are still dirty, you can remove the dirt by gently rubbing with a slightly damp cloth or paper towel 5. For small mushrooms, it's best to separate the stem from the cap with a gentle twisting motion 6 to easily reach even the hidden parts with the brush.

Now that the porcini mushrooms are clean, you can cut them depending on how you will use them. If the mushrooms are large, it's advisable to separate the cap from the stem: place the cap on the cutting board with the rounded side up and slice it into thin or thick slices. The stem can be sliced either crosswise or lengthwise 8. If the mushrooms are small, you can leave them whole and slice them lengthwise 9. Your porcini mushrooms are ready to be cooked!