spoiledbroth
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Was wondering what everyone's method was for dried shiitake (experiences with the other less well known fruiting bodies would be much appreciated as well)
How long do you soak for? Do you reserve the steeping water? Do you change the water you steep the mushrooms in?
And... of course... what recipes do you like to use your dried mushrooms in?
I learned a very important lesson about buying full caps instead of the pre sliced shiitake (all dried)... much easier to determine quality looking at a full cap, and also many recipe will call for 1, 2, 4, 6 caps.
I enjoy using the liquor to flavour rice or pasta. Very nice subtle mushroom flavour.
How long do you soak for? Do you reserve the steeping water? Do you change the water you steep the mushrooms in?
And... of course... what recipes do you like to use your dried mushrooms in?
I learned a very important lesson about buying full caps instead of the pre sliced shiitake (all dried)... much easier to determine quality looking at a full cap, and also many recipe will call for 1, 2, 4, 6 caps.
I enjoy using the liquor to flavour rice or pasta. Very nice subtle mushroom flavour.