Plantin | Cepes | Dried Porcini Mushrooms | Grade EXTRA | 50g
Product Description
About this product
Grade EXTRA dry porcini mushrooms (cepes) of exceptional quality.
Our supplier, Plantin, have a France and world wide reputation for quality and supply to leading chefs, including Michelin starred ones.
Carefully selected for their superior quality, aroma, and appearance, these are the highest grade porcini available.
Ingredients
100% Dried Porcini Mushrooms (Boletus edulis).
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1304 kJ (312 kcal) |
| Fat | 6.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.8g |
| Protein | 32.7g |
| Salt | 1g |
Shelf life and storage?
Can be stored in a cupboard 6 months minimum.
Cooking Preparation Tips
Rehydrating dried porcini is simple:
- Place the mushrooms in a bowl.
- Cover with tepid water.
- Leave to soak for approximately 45 minutes.
- Carefully rinse the mushrooms several times to remove any natural grit.
- Drain and cook as desired.
- Keep the soaking liquid – it is packed with mushroom flavour. Allow any sediment to settle, then carefully pour off the liquid and add it to risottos, sauces, soups, gravies, and stews for even more depth and richness.
Once rehydrated, porcini mushrooms can be:
- Sautéed with garlic, parsley, and butter
- Stirred into risotto
- Added to creamy pasta sauces
- Used in beef bourguignon and slow-cooked stews
- Blended into mushroom soups
- Added to stuffing recipes
- Combined with wild mushrooms for gourmet dishes
- Used to enrich stocks, gravies, and braising liquids
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