Kitchen

[Mindy D]

Have you ever tried to microwave fresh sliced mushrooms? in a little butter or oil? In a little seasoning or soy sauce? 

Just curious about your results. 

[deepwaterdotter]

I always saute mine.  You might be able to cook them in the microwave if you covered the bowl with plastic wrap and checked frequently for doneness?

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I don't think I'd ever be tempted to try that.  I sauté mine in butter on the stove.  

[Tinkrbl44]

Interesting idea, but I think that due to their spongy texture you would get hot mushy mushrooms.  

[SoCal Bred]

Never in the microwave, I would think if would come out rubbery?

I usually saute in a sauce pan with a little butter & olive oil, cooks really fast, cover then I add a little Ponzu sauce (lemon w/soy sauce) before serving.

[GenXmuse]

I guess you could try it and see. I don't know, but I'm curious. 

[kate2357]

No haven't tried that. I have roasted in oven and airfryer with good success. The oven is actually easier ( less cleanup) and I can use oils or sauces without creating smoke. 90% of time I don't sauté mushrooms on top of stove anymore. Depending on recipe,  I will also sauté onions in oven.

Edited to add...the reason I do mushrooms and onion in oven is to get the meal done quicker. As onions and mushrooms are baking, I am cooking meat, making sauce/gravy, etc. Everything comes together in 30 minutes or so. I also make risotto in the oven. I like quick, tasty food. 

[kaydee50]

As others have said I saute them on the stove.  Doesn't take very long.  As for using the oven, our electric oven takes 15 minutes to get to 425.  I rarely use our oven!!

[layla2450]

I saute mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, and add a splash of wine. I DON'T cook any food in a microwave.

[Desertdi]

FROM:   letsfoodie dot com

How-Tos, Microwave

How to Microwave Mushrooms

Updated: October 14, 2022

Ross Young

You can cook mushrooms in a variety of ways and each method is just as delicious. One way we don’t think about or talk about often is cooking mushrooms in the microwave. Yes! You can microwave mushrooms…

To microwave mushrooms, slice them up as you normally would then pop them into a microwave-safe dish. Cover with a lid or a plate and then microwave for 1 minute, stir then microwave for a final minute.

How to Microwave Mushrooms

Microwaving mushrooms is a straightforward process. You might even start to wonder why you haven’t been cooking mushrooms this way for years! Here’s our simple method for microwaving mushrooms:

1. Slice
   Slice your mushrooms to make them easier to cook and eat.
2. Place Into a Bowl
   Pop the mushrooms into a bowl that is suitable to put in the microwave.
3. Cover
   Cover with a lid or a small plate.
4. Heat for 1 Minute
   Heat on full power for about a minute then stir.
5. Microwave for a Further Minute
   After stirring heat for about one to two minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.