Ingredients:
1 oz (30g) dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup hot water (or broth)
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 garlic clove (minced)
Optional: fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), salt, and pepper
Instructions:
Rehydrate the Mushrooms:
Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl.
Pour hot water (or broth) over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let soak for 20–30 minutes until softened.
Strain and Reserve:
Strain the mushrooms through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any grit.
Reserve the soaking liquid for added flavor.
Cook the Mushrooms:
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the rehydrated porcini mushrooms and cook for 3–5 minutes.
Add Flavor:
Pour in a bit of the reserved soaking liquid for extra flavor.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional fresh herbs.
Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
Serve:
Use as a topping for pasta, risotto, or toast, or enjoy as a side dish.
