Many mushrooms come in dried forms, and some exotic mushrooms only come in dried forms in stores.
Trumpet, lobster, maitake, morrels, chanterelles, porcini, oyster, miscellaneous “field” mushrooms, and truffles all come dried.
When you see dried mushrooms in their packages, you might be thinking, “Hmmm…That sounds cool, but how can I use them?”
First off, dried mushrooms are great additions to creamy dishes, sauces, pastas, stuffings, soups and egg dishes too.
However, you must rinse them under cool water to be sure to get rid of any dirt that’s still on them from being picked.
Then, you’ll want to submerge them in very warm or hot water for about 30 minutes, ideally.
You can use these soaked mushrooms for wonderful, earthy flavor in your favorite dishes.
* WAIT: Don’t get rid of the soaking liquid because they’re phenomenal for flavoring dishes…
Fresh mushrooms are always wonderful to use and very flavorful, but dried mushrooms are a marvelous, earthy and intensified mushroom flavor as an addition to your dishes.
* Tip: 14 g or 0.5 oz of dried mushrooms substitute for 70 g or 2.5 oz of fresh mushrooms.
Check out some of our dried mushroom reviews:
Review Show: Ravine Mushroom Farms Inc. Dried Chanterelle Mushrooms
Review Show: Easy & Busy Ltd. Dehydrated Black Fungus
Review Show: Royal Command Dried Mushroom Mix
Have fun and be creative!
I hope you enjoyed this information on Mushrooms on Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time…
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October 29, 2009
Its like you read my mind! Just last night I was looking at the dried mushrooms in the grocery store and wondered how I could use them… Now I know! I think I am going to make your creamy mushroom soup with them. Cant wait!
November 11, 2009
Ha ha…that’s great, Garrett!
I hope you do try that soup – it’s really delicious and easy to make too…
Let me know how it turns out for you!
Kimberly 🙂
November 6, 2009
Good article! You really inspiring me a lot with
your instructions! Thanks! I also have some catering
tips in my blog maybe you can also take a look.
November 11, 2009
Really great blog you have! I really enjoyed the post on Pozole and Pot de Creme…
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed your read here – come on back any time!
Kimberly 🙂
January 26, 2011
Great! My family love it. Thanks!
January 26, 2011
Oh, I’m so glad! Thanks for coming by!
Kimberly 🙂