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There are many mushrooms out there and so many ways to add their earthiness to a dish or meal–but they’re not all the same. Porcini mushrooms are unique so we thought we’d shine a light on them and give you a few ideas on how to cook with porcinis.
What Are Porcini Mushrooms?
Buying Porcini Mushrooms
If you time it right, you might be able to buy fresh porcini mushrooms at your regular grocery store, but you might have better luck at a specialty store or the farmers’market. Dried porcini mushrooms are easier to find. They’re available in most places where dried mushrooms are sold, or you can finddried porcini online. Canned porcini are also an option, but their flavor is often muted.
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Nutrition Benefits
Whether you’re an omnivore who likes to elevate a dish with mushrooms or a vegetarian who likes the texture and weight mushrooms give to a meatless meal, you’ll get a lot more out of this fungus than just flavor. Porcini offer iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber and some protein. (Check out5 Amazing Health Benefits of Mushroomshere.)
How to Cook with Porcini Mushrooms
To do this, pouring boiling water over them and let them steep in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain them through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a bowl. And don’t toss out their soaking liquid! It’s full of rich and earthy mushroom flavor and can be added to stews, soups and sauces or risotto. If you’re lucky enough to find fresh porcini, brush or gently rinse the mushroom caps to get rid of any dirt. From there, you can chop and sauté them, add them to soup, or even grill them whole. Fresh porcini mushrooms are best used as soon as possible but can be kept in the refrigerator in a paper bag for up to 3 days.
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