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How to Cook Dried Mushrooms
Learn how to cook dried mushrooms, a powerhouse ingredient packed with savory, meaty taste. Soak the dried mushrooms until rehydrated, then add to soups, stews, and sauces for plant-based umami flavor.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 21 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces dried mushrooms (see note 1)
- 1/2 cup boiling water (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add dried mushrooms and boiling water. Let sit until soft and pliable, about 5 to 10 minutes for dried porcini mushrooms and up to 30 minutes for dried shiitake mushrooms.
- Drain well and finely chop mushrooms or prepare as directed in your recipe. To reserve soaking liquid (delicious for adding even more flavor), strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with paper towel or a coffee filter to remove any grit.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Mushrooms: This method works with many dried mushrooms such as porcini or shiitake (but soak times may vary).
- Water: To infuse even more flavor into your dried mushrooms, soak in chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable stock.
- Yield: 1 1/2 ounces of dried mushrooms is equivalent to 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms.
- Storage: Dried mushrooms may last up to 3 years in the pantry (read the package to check with your particular brand).
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25ounces
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25ounces | |
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.