Do You Cook With Dried Mushrooms?

January 21, 2009

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3 years 11 weeks

I bought my first dried mushrooms yesterday. Porcini. I'm making Coq au Vin tonight and wanted a wider variety of mushrooms than I usually use. There is a warning on the back of the package that says to NEVER EAT DRIED MUSHROOMS RAW. I'm on line trying to find out why. Anyone have an idea?

LaLaLaurie06 4 years 17 weeks

I definitely don't want to after looking at that picture. Bleh.

mafalda_quino 4 years 17 weeks

I'd like to correct my earlier comment, I meant porcini, not portobello. Also, although I loooove mushrooms that picture is not their best representation...they look mouldy, like they're about to grow baby mushrooms..:(

mafalda_quino 4 years 17 weeks

I'd like to correct my earlier comment, I meant porcini, not portobello.Also, although I loooove mushrooms that picture is not their best representation...they look mouldy, like they're about to grow baby mushrooms..:(

aimeeb 4 years 17 weeks

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aimeeb 4 years 17 weeks

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Spectra 4 years 17 weeks

I've never really used them much, but I'd love to try them sometime.

emalove 4 years 17 weeks

I LOATHE mushrooms. One of the only foods that I can think of that I won't eat. Ever.

julieulie 4 years 17 weeks

I prefer using fresh mushrooms because then I can snack on them while I cook (I LOVE mushrooms). I'll use dried if I specifically need to, but I won't eat them raw so I can't munch away while cooking, which is half the fun of cooking with mushrooms in the first place.

chiefdishwasher 4 years 17 weeks

I love the small cans of whole button mushrooms.

shoneyjoe 4 years 17 weeks

I'm gonna have to echo Yum on the dried shiitakes and to add not only that they're super easy to reconstitute, but that the water gets really flavorful and can be used as an ingredient on its own too.

POPSUGAR Food 4 years 17 weeks

Dried shiitakes are a staple in Chinese cooking. They're also cheaper and easy to reconstitute: Simply soak them in hot water for a bit.

Dana18 4 years 17 weeks

I have never uses dried mushrooms but I have always wanted to try them.

lisabarn 4 years 17 weeks

I answered sometimes if the recipe calls for it, but I also use them when the recipe calls for real expensive mushrooms like porcini!

Jude C 4 years 17 weeks

Dried shiitakes are great--I actually prefer them to fresh, for their deeper flavor and more interesting texture. Plus, the liquid that results from soaking them is a great cooking liquid.

mafalda_quino 4 years 17 weeks

I would normally use fresh, or sometimes a combination of the two. I found my mushroom risotto took on a much deeper flavour when I started using dried portobello mushrooms and the juices they rehydrate in.

mafalda_quino 4 years 17 weeks

I would normally use fresh, or sometimes a combination of the two.I found my mushroom risotto took on a much deeper flavour when I started using dried portobello mushrooms and the juices they rehydrate in.

ilanac13 4 years 17 weeks

i typically use fresh mushrooms but i don't think that i'd be against using dried ones. it all depends on the recipe i guess

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