How to Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

Use the hot water method. This is the fastest method but it has the drawback of not permitting as much of the fragrance to be released. Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 1Bullet1.jpg Cover with boiling water.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 1Bullet2.jpg Leave for 30 minutes.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 1Bullet3.jpg Use as required.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 1Bullet4.jpg

Use the cold water method. This slower method has the benefit of preserving the fragrance of the mushrooms. Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 2Bullet1.jpg Cover with cold water.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 2Bullet2.jpg Leave for at least 2 hours.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 2Bullet3.jpg Use as needed. Cut off any touch thick stems and just use the caps.Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms Step 2Bullet4.jpg

Consider using the soaking water as mushroom stock.