Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:32 AM

mushrooms in chili- yeah or nay?

gonna make a big pot of black bean chicken chili today. i have a half dozen perfect shitakis.
it's tempting. what do you think?

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mushrooms in chili- yeah or nay? (Original post)	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	OP
Never put mushrooms in anything except ....	rickford66	Oct 2020	#1
i usually put them in the dehydrator.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#3
Nay.	pnwest	Oct 2020	#2
No. They'll get lost with all the spicy chili flavors.	SharonClark	Oct 2020	#4
i do. but i dont rly like to cook.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#7
Seems a waste to me, I love shiitakes. Maybe roast them with garlic as a side dish?	JudyM	Oct 2020	#5
I used to, but no longer.	luvs2sing	Oct 2020	#6
that's pretty tempting.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#8
Nay. It's a textural issue. n/t	Laelth	Oct 2020	#9
these are perfect.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#13
Nay	sinkingfeeling	Oct 2020	#10
Nay. Better uses for shitakes.	dameatball	Oct 2020	#11
Nay	if..fish..had..wings	Oct 2020	#12
I think the flavor would be completely lost	Warpy	Oct 2020	#14
mmmm. that sounds good.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#16
Pick another variety of fresh peppers instead	RainCaster	Oct 2020	#15
yeah, will throw in a trinidad scorpion or 2.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#17
Anaheims would give you the mustiness of mushrooms	RainCaster	Oct 2020	#18
dont have.	ihas2stinkyfeet	Oct 2020	#19
I'm a mushroom kinda guy. It lends to the umami in the pot. I then use less meat.	mitch96	Oct 2020	#20

Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:33 AM

rickford66 (5,267 posts)

1. Never put mushrooms in anything except ....

the compost.

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Response to rickford66 (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:34 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

3. i usually put them in the dehydrator.

makes for perfect gravy.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:33 AM

pnwest (3,202 posts)

2. Nay.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:36 AM

SharonClark (9,695 posts)

4. No. They'll get lost with all the spicy chili flavors.

If you eat meat, sautee them and put them on a burger or steak.

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Response to SharonClark (Reply #4)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:41 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

7. i do. but i dont rly like to cook.

i am tempted, cuz i rly need the protein. been pretty sick lately.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:36 AM

JudyM (26,714 posts)

5. Seems a waste to me, I love shiitakes. Maybe roast them with garlic as a side dish?

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:36 AM

luvs2sing (2,220 posts)

6. I used to, but no longer.

When I was a young cook, I think I put mushrooms in almost everything. Now I use a medley of beans, usually black, kidney, and pinto, and leave the mushrooms out.

You could make shiitake bacon which is a dead ringer for the real thing.

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Response to luvs2sing (Reply #6)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:43 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

8. that's pretty tempting.

not a big bacon fan but that sounds pretty tasty.
been eating a lot of cheese. mmmm. bacon grilled cheese sandwiches.

been meaning to fire up the smoker. next flush....

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:50 AM

Laelth (32,014 posts)

9. Nay. It's a textural issue. n/t

-Laelth

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Response to Laelth (Reply #9)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:01 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

13. these are perfect.

didnt pick till second day, so they are nice and firm.
would sauté them up w the chicken. should be almost crispy.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:51 AM

sinkingfeeling (48,064 posts)

10. Nay

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:51 AM

dameatball (7,181 posts)

11. Nay. Better uses for shitakes.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 10:55 AM

if..fish..had..wings (574 posts)

12. Nay

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Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:39 AM

Warpy (107,314 posts)

14. I think the flavor would be completely lost

so it would be a waste of good mushrooms, just odd little bits of weird, rubbery texture in the chili and nothing else.

I think they're best on their own, sauteed in butter, seasoned with nutmeg, and eaten on toast.

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Response to Warpy (Reply #14)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:46 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

16. mmmm. that sounds good.

and my kind of cooking.

havent been out yet today, but should have a flush of wine caps today, too.
a pleasant surprise they were. had them 5 yrs ago, then they didnt come back. but they popped up about 10' away this fall. had 4 flushes so far. had a good rain last night, and i watered them yesterday. so hoping.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:43 AM

RainCaster (9,564 posts)

15. Pick another variety of fresh peppers instead

Your taste buds will thank you.

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Response to RainCaster (Reply #15)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:48 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

17. yeah, will throw in a trinidad scorpion or 2.

bout the only peppers i got this year. those and some thai dragons.
such a tough year in the garden.

have a boodle of dehydrated ones in the freezer, tho. sweet and hot. and maters.
i love my dehydrator.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Reply #17)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:56 AM

RainCaster (9,564 posts)

18. Anaheims would give you the mustiness of mushrooms

If that's what you want.

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Response to RainCaster (Reply #18)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 11:58 AM

ihas2stinkyfeet (1,400 posts)

19. dont have.

have some anchos in the freezer that i need to get on the smoker.
honestly it's the protein. been sick, lost a ton of weight. cant afford to lose any more muscle mass. i'm already skinny. and lazy.

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Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Original post)

Sun Oct 4, 2020, 02:41 PM

mitch96 (12,251 posts)

20. I'm a mushroom kinda guy. It lends to the umami in the pot. I then use less meat.

Yay It's a textural issue.
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