Dried Porcini Mushrooms

Prized by chefs, porcini mushrooms, Boletus edulis, are all about a big boost of umami. Porcinis deliver rich, earthy flavor and heady aroma are immediately identifiable as "mushroom." Dried mushrooms deliver a much more concentrated flavor than fresh mushrooms and make for a convenient, economical alternative to fresh. Not to mention, fresh porcinis can be hard to come by! 

Rehydrated Dried Porcinis have a firm texture similar to fresh Porcinis. To rehydrate, steep in hot water or broth for 15 minutes, then dab dry, chop and start cooking! And be sure to hold onto the steeping liquid. Add it to soups, stews or sauces for big flavor. Use it as your cooking liquid for rice or polenta. 

"Porcini" is Italian word for piglet! How cute! Germans call this mushroom "steinpilz" aka stone mushroom. The French call these mushrooms "cepes." 

Ingredients: porcini mushrooms

1 ounce bag