You can discard the stems or save them to make a vegetable stock.

Try to use as little water as possible while washing since these mushrooms can become water-logged. Since oyster mushrooms grow on logs, straw, or sawdust, it’s important to clean them well. Insects can hide in the gills so pay attention to cleaning them.

Store the leftover oyster mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Discard the stems or save them to make a vegetable stock.

Clean the oyster mushrooms well since they grow on logs, straw, or sawdust.

If you don’t have a strainer, you can scoop the mushroom pieces out with a slotted spoon.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

You can also use woody herbs such as rosemary and sage to infuse the mushrooms with flavor.

Store the leftover oyster mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.