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How to Use Dried Mushrooms

Contributor: Christine Pittman

Dried mushrooms are a handy and flavorful ingredient to have in your pantry.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 32 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 oz. dried mushrooms
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Cheesecloth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put the mushrooms into a small bowl.
  2. Add the boiling water. Stir.
  3. Let the mushrooms sit in the water for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Optional: Line a fine mesh sieve with the cheesecloth.
  5. Put a bowl under the sieve.
  6. Pour the mushrooms and liquid through the sieve.
  7. Rinse the mushrooms under cold water.
  8. Roughly chop the mushrooms.
  9. Cook the mushrooms before eating.
  10. Use the liquid in a soup, stew, or sauce.