Dried Porcini Mushrooms (500g) – Grade EXTRA Quality

Premium Dried Porcini Mushrooms Used by Chefs Worldwide

If you’re looking for exceptional dried porcini mushrooms, these Grade EXTRA porcini are among the finest available. Carefully selected and supplied by Plantin, one of France’s most respected truffle and wild mushroom specialists, they offer outstanding flavour, aroma, and consistency for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.

The 500g tub provides excellent value and is ideal for anyone who regularly cooks with porcini mushrooms, whether for restaurant service, dinner parties, or stocking a well-equipped gourmet pantry.

Who Are Plantin?

Founded in Provence, France, Plantin is internationally recognised for sourcing and supplying premium mushrooms, truffles, and gourmet ingredients to restaurants and chefs around the world.

Rather than sourcing mushrooms from a single country, Plantin carefully selects the best porcini available from various regions, choosing only mushrooms that meet their exacting standards. Once selected, they are gently dried at low temperatures to preserve their flavour, aroma, and texture.

What Does Grade EXTRA Mean?

Grade EXTRA is the highest quality grade available for dried porcini mushrooms.

This means:

• Larger, more attractive mushroom pieces
• Excellent colour and appearance
• Superior flavour and aroma
• Careful selection and sorting
• Consistent premium quality

These are the porcini mushrooms sought after by chefs for fine dining and gourmet cooking.

What Do Porcini Mushrooms Taste Like?

Porcini mushrooms are prized for their rich, savoury flavour and intense aroma.

Expect:

• Deep earthy notes
• Rich umami flavour
• Nutty undertones
• Meaty texture when rehydrated
• A wonderfully aromatic finish

Porcini are often considered one of the finest edible mushrooms in the world and are a cornerstone of Italian and French cuisine.

Why Buy Dried Porcini Instead of Fresh?

Many chefs actually prefer dried porcini because drying naturally concentrates the mushroom’s flavour.

Benefits include:

• Intense flavour
• Long shelf life
• Available all year round
• Easy storage
• Excellent value
• Perfect for stocks, sauces, soups, and risottos

A small amount goes a surprisingly long way.

How Do You Use Dried Porcini Mushrooms?

Using dried porcini is simple.

Step 1: Rinse Carefully

Porcini are wild mushrooms and may contain traces of natural forest grit. Rinse gently before soaking.

Step 2: Rehydrate

Place the mushrooms in warm water and soak for 1–2 hours.

As they absorb water, they regain much of the texture and appearance of fresh porcini.

Step 3: Save the Soaking Liquid

Do not discard the soaking liquid.

The water becomes infused with rich porcini flavour and can be strained through a fine sieve or muslin cloth before adding to:

• Risotto
• Sauces
• Soups
• Stews
• Stocks
• Gravies

Many chefs consider this liquid one of the most valuable parts of cooking with dried mushrooms.

What Can You Cook with Dried Porcini Mushrooms?

Porcini mushrooms are incredibly versatile and can transform everyday recipes into restaurant-quality dishes.

Porcini Risotto

Perhaps the most famous use. The rich mushroom flavour pairs beautifully with creamy risotto rice and Parmesan.

Porcini Pasta

A classic Italian favourite. Combine with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan for a luxurious pasta sauce.

Mushroom Sauces

Perfect served with:

• Beef
• Chicken
• Pork
• Veal
• Game

Soups and Veloutés

Add depth and complexity to mushroom soups and creamy French-style veloutés.

Beef Wellington

Porcini are frequently used in the duxelles mixture for Beef Wellington.

Stuffings and Terrines

Excellent in stuffing mixtures for poultry and game birds.

Polenta and Gnocchi

Porcini pair beautifully with rustic Italian dishes.

Egg Dishes

Wonderful folded through omelettes, scrambled eggs, and quiches.

How Do Professional Chefs Use Porcini Mushrooms?

Professional kitchens often use porcini to:

• Build flavour in stocks and sauces
• Enrich risottos
• Add umami to meat dishes
• Enhance game recipes
• Create mushroom purées and veloutés
• Add depth to vegetarian dishes

Their concentrated flavour makes them one of the most versatile ingredients in fine dining.

What Wines Pair Well with Porcini Mushrooms?

The rich, earthy flavour of porcini pairs particularly well with:

Red Wines

• Pinot Noir
• Burgundy
• Barolo
• Chianti Classico
• Rioja Reserva

White Wines

• White Burgundy
• Chardonnay
• Viognier

The best pairing often depends on the finished dish rather than the mushrooms alone.

How Much Dried Porcini Should I Use?

A little goes a long way.

As a rough guide:

• 20–30g for a risotto serving 4 people
• 15–20g for a pasta sauce
• 10–15g to enrich stocks and sauces

The 500g tub provides enough mushrooms for many gourmet meals.

How Should Dried Porcini Mushrooms Be Stored?

Before Opening

Store in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight.

Shelf Life

Best before: 23/12/2027

When stored correctly, dried porcini retain their flavour exceptionally well.

After Opening

Reseal carefully or transfer to an airtight container to maintain freshness and aroma.

Ingredients

• Dried Porcini Mushrooms (Boletus edulis)

Why Choose These Dried Porcini Mushrooms?

• Grade EXTRA quality (the highest grade available)
• Supplied by Plantin in Provence
• Used by chefs worldwide
• Rich, intense porcini flavour
• Excellent value 500g catering-sized tub
• Long shelf life
• Ideal for both home cooks and professionals
• Perfect for Italian, French, and modern European cooking

One of the Finest Dried Mushrooms Available

Whether you’re making a creamy porcini risotto, a rich mushroom sauce, a luxurious pasta dish, or simply enhancing stocks and stews, these Grade EXTRA dried porcini mushrooms deliver the exceptional quality and flavour that serious cooks demand.