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How to Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

September 18, 2022 by Valerie Mitchell

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Learn how to rehydrate dried mushrooms, so you can make good use of this delicious pantry staple with umami flavor. Learn how to rehydrate dried mushrooms, so you can make good use of this delicious pantry staple with umami flavor. Learn how to rehydrate dried mushrooms, so you can make good use of this delicious pantry staple with umami flavor. Learn how to rehydrate dried mushrooms, so you can make good use of this delicious pantry staple with umami flavor. 

 

Using Dried Mushrooms

shitake mushrooms

Learn how to rehydrate dried mushrooms, so you can make good use of this delicious pantry staple with umami flavor. 

Fresh mushrooms are great, but I don’t always have them on hand and ready to use. 

It is good to have a shelf stable alternative in my pantry, so I can enjoy mushrooms anytime. 

shitake dried mushrooms

Are Rehydrated Mushrooms The Same As Fresh?

Rehydrated mushrooms are delicious, but the are not exactly the same as fresh. 

The earthy flavor of rehydrated mushrooms is good, but the texture is different. 

Fresh mushrooms are lighter and more airy, while the rehydrated ones are chewy. 

I like adding fresh raw mushrooms to a salad or will serve with ranch or another dip. 

Rehydrated mushrooms are great to use for cooking. 

shitake mushroom

How To Use Mushrooms That Have Been Rehydrated

Rehydrated mushrooms can be the star of a dish or you can add them to other foods for some extra flavor. 

It is easy to add them to an omelet, stir fry, pasta dish or soup. 

They can be added whole or you can slice or dice them. 

dried shitake mushrooms packages

What Kind of Mushrooms Are Available Dried?

I used organic shitake mushrooms this time, but there are a wide variety of dried mushrooms available. 

  • Porcini
  • Portobello
  • Shitake
  • Oyster
  • Morel
  • Wild Mushrooms
  • and more!

Choose whichever ones your family likes or take a chance and try something new. 

mushrooms soaking

Can I Use The Liquid After The Mushrooms Are Rehydrated? 

Yes!

Save the leftover liquid, so that you can use it as stock for soups, stews and sauces. 

It can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen, if you aren’t going to use it right away. 

colander lined with paper towel

Can I Rehydrate Mushrooms Without Cheesecloth?

Yes. 

Cheesecloth works great when you are straining the excess liquid from your rehydrated mushrooms, but it isn’t necessary. 

A coffee filter can be used as an alternative, if you’d like. 

Or, as you can see from my photo, paper towel can be used as well. 

Bamboo paper towels that don’t leave a fuzzy residue on windows or glassware are also a good choice for straining mushrooms. 

drained mushrooms

How To Store Dried Mushrooms

Dried mushrooms keep best, when stored in a cool dry place. 

I keep a stockpile of them in my pantry to use throughout the year. 

They are great to keep on hand, so you can still enjoy umami flavor when you don’t have fresh mushrooms available. 

Once they are rehydrated, they are best when used immediately. 

bowl of shitake mushrooms

How To Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Dried Mushrooms
Hot Water

Supplies

Glass Bowl (or another made from non-reactive material)
Colander
Cheesecloth or Paper Towel

Instructions

1) Place dried mushrooms in a bowl and pour hot water over them.

2) Soak for approximately 30 minutes, so that the mushrooms become soft. Time will vary a bit depending upon the mushrooms you are using.

3) Line a colander with cheesecloth, a paper towel or coffee filter. Pour the mushrooms into the colander, so the liquid flows through and the mushrooms remain. Save the liquid to use as stock, if you want.

4) Pat dry and use as you’d like.

how to rehydrate dried mushrooms

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