Dried Mushrooms

 Conveniently dried and easy to re-hydrate with a much longer shelf life than Fresh mushrooms which are 80% water, once the moisture is removed, you are left with a highly concentrated product packed with flavor and nutrients. Opposed to vegetables , which lose much of their nutritional value when processed, dried mushrooms keep all of their immune-boosting and  medicinal properties. 

Chefs Pro Tips

-When portioning dried mushrooms, consider that as a rule of thumb, they have a 10 to 1 ratio, meaning that every 1 Cup of dried mushroom equates to 10 Cups of fresh mushrooms.

-  The most common way to utilize dried mushrooms is by simmering them in water for 15 to 20 minutes to rehydrate your mushrooms. This results in a savory broth which can be used as a stock for making dashi, gravy, risotto, and soups. 

- Once your mushrooms are rehydrated you can use your mushrooms as a substitute for meat in a stir fry, mushrooms burgers, or even mushroom Stroganoff the possibilities are only limited to your creativity!