Dried Mushroom Recipe
This Dried Mushroom Recipe uses rehydrated dried mushrooms sauteed with onions, garlic, and herbs to create a flavorful dish. Soaking mushrooms releases deep umami flavors, enhanced by simmering in reserved soaking liquid or stock. Ideal as a side, topping, or ingredient, it adds rich, earthy taste and texture to soups, pasta, risotto, or salads.
Equipment
- Small bowl (for soaking mushrooms)
- Fine mesh sieve
- Saucepan or skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and chopping board
- Cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 30 g dried mushrooms
- 250 ml hot water for soaking the dried mushrooms
- 1 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp thyme fresh or dried
- ¼ tsp chili flakes optional, for heat
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 100 ml vegetable or chicken stock optional, for added depth of flavor
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Soak The Mushrooms:
- Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl and pour 250 ml of hot water over them. Let them sit for about 15 minutes until they soften.
Strain And Save The Soaking Liquid:
- Strain the mushrooms through a fine mesh sieve lining it with cheesecloth helps if you have some. Keep the soaking liquid and mushrooms separate for now.
Prepare The Mushrooms:
- If the mushrooms are large, chop them into bite sized pieces.
Cook The Aromatics:
- Heat some olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, around 3-4 minutes. Then stir in minced garlic, thyme, and chili flakes if you’re using them. Cook for another minute until everything smells fragrant.
Saute The Mushrooms:
- Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until they’re tender. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Add Liquids And Reduce:
- Pour in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid along with some vegetable or chicken stock. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid reduces a bit and the flavours deepen. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Finish And Serve:
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving. This mushroom mixture works great as a side dish, a sauce for pasta or risotto, or simply spread on toasted bread.