Dried Wild Morel Mushrooms Grade EXTRA (500g)
Elevate your cooking with these Grade EXTRA dried morel mushrooms from Plantin. Intensely aromatic and richly earthy, they bring restaurant-quality depth to risottos, cream sauces and classic French dishes — with our larger 500g tubs offering excellent value for keen home cooks and serious food lovers.
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Plantin Grade EXTRA Dried Morel Mushrooms – Premium Morchella Conica
For serious home chefs, few ingredients transform a dish quite like exceptional dried morel mushrooms. These Grade EXTRA morels from Plantin are among the finest quality available — beautifully formed, intensely aromatic and packed with deep woodland flavour.
Prepared from prized Morchella conica, the most sought-after variety of wild morel, they deliver the rich, earthy complexity found in top restaurant kitchens and Michelin-starred cooking.
Why Are These Dried Morels Special?
- Grade EXTRA quality – the highest available
- Premium wild Morchella conica mushrooms
- Medium to large, well-formed morels
- Deep, rich and earthy flavour
- Supplied by Plantin, trusted by Michelin-starred chefs
- Exceptional aroma and texture once rehydrated
If you are searching for:
- Best dried morel mushrooms
- Premium wild morels
- Morchella conica dried mushrooms
- Gourmet mushrooms for cooking
- Morels for risotto or cream sauce
These are an outstanding choice.
What Do Morel Mushrooms Taste Like?
Morels are prized for their:
- Deep earthy flavour
- Nutty, woodland notes
- Rich umami character
- Meaty texture
They add extraordinary depth to sauces, risottos and classic French dishes.
How Do You Use Dried Morel Mushrooms?
Rehydrate the dried morels in tepid water for approximately 45 minutes before cooking.
After soaking:
- Rinse thoroughly to remove any natural forest residue
- Pat dry gently
- Cook before eating — never consume raw
When rehydrated, morels expand significantly:
- 10g dried morels ≈ 35g fresh morels
What Can You Cook with Morels?
Dried morels are incredibly versatile and work beautifully in:
- Morel mushroom cream sauce
- Chicken with morels and cream
- Wild mushroom risotto
- Morel gravy
- Mushroom bisque
- Pasta dishes
- Veal or poultry recipes
Their rich flavour pairs especially well with cream, butter, white wine and poultry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dried morels as good as fresh?
High-quality dried morels are highly prized by chefs because drying concentrates their flavour beautifully.
Do morels need cooking?
Yes. Morels should always be cooked before eating.
How should I store dried morels?
Store in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight.
How long do they last?
Best before October 2027 when stored correctly.
Are these suitable for gourmet cooking?
Absolutely. These Grade EXTRA morels are selected for high-end cooking and restaurant-quality dishes.
Ingredients
Dried wild morels (Morchella conica).
A Gourmet Ingredient Worth Discovering
Whether folded through a creamy risotto, paired with chicken and white wine, or turned into an elegant morel sauce, these premium dried morels bring unmistakable depth and sophistication to your cooking.
A true pantry essential for ambitious home cooks and lovers of fine French cuisine.
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1161kJ/ 277kcal |
| Fat | 3.5g of which saturated 0.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.7g of which sugars 2.5g |
| Protein | 31.1g |
| Salt | 0.2g |
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