A supply of dried mushrooms in the pantry is always needed because with this ingredient you can cook many things, from the appetizer to the main course and also the side dish
Dried mushrooms are an ingredient to always keep in the pantry because they are very versatile and can be kept for a long time.
Here's how to soften them and then how to use them in the kitchen.
5 ways to soften dried mushrooms
How do you soften dried mushrooms?
Of course, the first way that comes to mind is by using water, but you know you can do it with both cold and hot water?
In the second case, using boiling water, you can recycle it to flavor a soup, or to cook pasta or to blend roasts.
In addition to water, you can also try the milk which will make the mushrooms much softer.
Other solutions are there steamer or a classic broth warm.
Once the mushrooms are ready, here are which recipes to use them:
Pasta Alla Boscaiola
A classic recipe that everyone always likes is pasta alla boscaiola.
We suggest you make it with homemade noodles or otherwise fresh egg pasta because mushrooms require this type of combination. The version with gnocchi is also excellent for a really rich and tasty first course.
The woodcutter has several variations. In addition to mushrooms, we suggest adding bacon and peas.
Escalopes with mushrooms
Another timeless classic are the escalopes with mushrooms.
They are prepared with a good cut of veal and simply bread the slices with flour.
Once cooked in butter and blend with the white wine, add the softened mushrooms, preferably in milk, and cooked in a pan with garlic, oil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
The secret is the creaminess of the sauce, so if you want you can blend a part of the mushrooms and add them after blending the meat with the wine.
Mushroom cream for croutons
To prepare delicious bruschetta or autumn croutons cook the mushrooms, steamed or softened in broth, with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, rosemary and sage.
Add the white wine and let it evaporate.
Once ready, season with salt and pepper and blend everything.
Excellent pairing with a tasty cheese such as gorgonzola, or with a pumpkin cream or with smoked cold cuts such as speck.
Then spread the cream obtained on the toasted croutons!
Baked potatoes and mushrooms
This is a super side dish that you absolutely must try.
If you love baked potatoes, you will love this version with mushrooms.
The first thing to do is cut the potatoes into wedges and blanch them for a couple of minutes.
Separately then cook the mushrooms in a pan with garlic and oil and at the end add salt and season with parsley.
Drain the potatoes and season them with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and with the mushrooms.
Pour everything into a baking dish and, if you want, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese.
Cook in a convection oven at 200 ° for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve!
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