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Dried mushrooms that have been rehydrated, minced on a cutting board.
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How to Cook Dried Mushrooms

Learn how to cook dried mushrooms, a powerhouse ingredient packed with savory, meaty taste. Soak the dried mushrooms until rehydrated, then add to soups, stews, and sauces for plant-based umami flavor.
Course Pantry
Cuisine American
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 21kcal
Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces dried mushrooms (see note 1)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (see note 2)
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add dried mushrooms and boiling water. Let sit until soft and pliable, about 5 to 10 minutes for dried porcini mushrooms and up to 30 minutes for dried shiitake mushrooms.
  • Drain well and finely chop mushrooms or prepare as directed in your recipe. To reserve soaking liquid (delicious for adding even more flavor), strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with paper towel or a coffee filter to remove any grit.

Notes

  1. Mushrooms: This method works with many dried mushrooms such as porcini or shiitake (but soak times may vary).
  2. Water: To infuse even more flavor into your dried mushrooms, soak in chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable stock.
  3. Yield: 1 1/2 ounces of dried mushrooms is equivalent to 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms.
  4. Storage: Dried mushrooms may last up to 3 years in the pantry (read the package to check with your particular brand).

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25ounces | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg