Storing water after reconstituting dried mushrooms

I like to use dried mushrooms when I cook. I soak them in water for a while and then I use the mushrooms. Normally, I either pour the water down the drain or use it right away to give more flavor to rice.

Would it be safe to store that water in refrigerator to use for cooking rice another day? If so, how long can I keep it in the fridge? Are there any special precautions I should take?

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Best Answer

For one day, I would think keeping it in the fridge is ok; use a covered container.

For more than one day, I'd freeze it;

Heck, I would freeze it from the start just in case I don't use it a day after.

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Can you use the water from reconstituted mushrooms?

Dried mushrooms need to be reconstituted with water before you can use them, and this produces two wonderful things: the mushrooms themselves and their flavorful soaking liquid. Both can be used in soups, stews, sauces, p\xe2t\xe9s, and gratins.

How long can you keep mushroom water?

That's when they're at their best. But after you soak them, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. The water used to rehydrate mushrooms can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-6 days.

Can you use the water from dried mushrooms?

What to Do With the Leftover Soaking Liquid. The liquid from soaking the dried mushrooms can be used to enhance the flavor of a soup or braising liquid or it can be added to stir-frying vegetables to prevent them from drying out. It also makes a great vegetarian/ vegan-friendly substitute for chicken stock in recipes.

How long do dried mushrooms last in water?

Always start by giving dried mushrooms a good soak in hot water to rehydrate and clean them. Simply place them in bowl, fully submerged in boiling or very hot water, cover and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes. The result will be plumped up mushrooms.

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