Approximating dried mushroom texture without

For yet another variation on using dried/fresh mushrooms, I would like to know how to approximate the texture of dried mushrooms using fresh.

My intent is to make a leek-miso soup and I would like to add dried shiitake for their texture (flavor too, sure, but it is already a flavorful soup). Unfortunately, the market near me only has fresh mushrooms (portabella, baby bella, snow cap, and other normals). But alas, I also do not have a food dehydrator.

How can I manipulate the mushrooms to approximate the same chewy texture? My thought is that long, slow baking at a very low temp would dry them out. Is this intuition right? Should I prep the mushrooms before hand in anyway?

Best Answer

I have accidentally gotten that texture by putting leftover stir-fried sliced shitake in the fridge uncovered. Leather.

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Can you substitute fresh shiitake for dried?

You can substitute fresh mushrooms for dried, reconstituted mushrooms. Most dried mushrooms can be used interchangeably with some having a stronger flavor (like porcini) than others.

How long does dried mushroom take to cook?

Add water and dried mushrooms (1 cup of water per every \xbd ounce of mushrooms) to a saucepan that can hold the mushrooms snugly and keep them submerged. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mushrooms are tender, 15 to 30 minutes.

What does dried mushroom taste like?

The flavor of dried mushrooms is concentrated and intense, and the texture is good and meaty. Like fresh mushrooms, they're terrific in everything from soups to sauces to saut\xe9s. Give 'em a soak. Before using dried mushrooms in a recipe, even if it's a soup or a stew, it's best to rehydrate them in hot water.

Can I substitute dried shiitake for fresh shiitake?

As you can see from above, fresh Shiitake and reconstituted Shiitake are each unique in their own way. However, when you only have access to one not the other, go ahead and substitute! It is much better to use one of them than leaving Shiitake out of a recipe that calls for it.

Dried mushrooms are nature's stock cube

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