• Black fungus & white fungus (Cloud, Wood, Tree, Silver Ear)

    Black fungus & white fungus (Cloud, Wood, Tree, Silver Ear)
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    Primarily used to add a special texture to Asian dishes.
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    Reconstitute: Soak for 15–30 minutes in warm water. Drain well and pat dry with paper towel.
    Characteristic: Cook quickly over high heat for a crisp texture.
     
     

  • Cepe

    porcini1_1205220308.pngCepe
    Botanical name: Boletus edulis
    Common name: Cep, Bolete, King Bolete, Borowik, Steinpilze, Stensopp, Polish, Porcini
    This is an entire family of wild mushrooms, gathered in the forests of Europe during the northern autumn, then dried and imported into Australia.
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    Reconstitute: Soak for 15 minutes in warm water. Add to casseroles or stews at the start of the cooking process.
    Characteristic: Porcini is one of the most popular of the cepes.
     
     

  • Chanterelles

    chantereles_1205210618.pngChanterelles
    Botanical name: Canthaerellus cibarius
    Common name: Egg, Girole, Girolle, Pfifferling
    Popular edible wild mushrooms from Europe and North America.
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    Reconstitute: Soak for 15–20 minutes in warm water.
    Characteristic: trumpet-shaped and have a strong apricot smell
     
     

  • Morels

    morels_1205210614.pngMorels
    Botanical name: Morchella elata
    Common name: Hickory Chicken, Sponge Mushrooms
    European wild mushrooms with a hollow, honeycomb-like capsand a spongy texture.
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    Reconstitute: Rinse or wipe dried morels before soaking for 15–20 minutes.
    Characteristic: Rich, earthy flavour. Best used in sauces and slow-cooked dishes.
     
     

  • Porcini

    porcini1_1205210612.pngPorcini
    Botanical name: Boletus edulis
    Common name: Cep, Penny Bun
    One of the most popular of the Cep mushrooms
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    Reconstitute: Soak for 15 minutes in warm water. Add to ragouts, stews and risottos at the start of the cooking process.
    Characteristic: Rich, meaty flavour.
     
     

  • Shiitake

    dried-shitake_1205220614.pngShiitake
    Botanical name: Lentinus edodes
    Common name: Black Chinese Mushrooms, Oak, Oak Brown, Golden Oak, Chinese Black, Black Winter, Oriental Black, Black Forest, Forest, Danko, Shiang Ku
    Ideal for Asian dishes.
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    Reconstitute: Soak in warm water for up to 30 minutes. Strain the soaking water and add to the dish to intensify flavour.
    Characteristic: intensely flavoured.
     
     
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