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Garlic Flowers
Garlic flowers are essentially the flowering seeds of a garlic plant. They emerge at the tip of the garlic's above-ground stem. The seeds appear once the garlic has reached maturity or if the plant begins to bolt early
Wasabi
Wasabi is a perennial and a member of the Cruciferae family. It is grown mainly for its underground rhizome (tuber) which produces branch-less, edible leaves above ground. A mature wasabi root is firm, cylindrical, brown and green-skinned and tapered.
Seasons/Availability
Dried porcini mushrooms are typically available year round.
Current Facts
Porcini Mushrooms, scientific name, Boletus edulis are also known as King bolete, Penny Bun, Wild Bolete, Bolet comestible, Cep, Cèpe de Bordeaux, Champignon polonais and Stone mushroom. The common name, bolete refers to 37 known boletus varieties, of which the Porcini mushroom is considered "King". Thus, the Italian porcini has the highest market value but all species are preserved in dried form and maintain their robust woodsy aromas and meaty qualities when reconstituted.
Description/Taste
The dried variation of porcini mushrooms are typically rust to dark brown in color, strong flavored with a rich buttery perfume that immediately lets you know they are present. If their aroma isn't enough identification, they will still have their umbrella shaped caps on their meaty stems that have been curled by the drying process.
Applications
Reconstitute dried porcini mushrooms in warm water or stock for roughly twenty minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid gently and strain off the concentrated mushroom water. Save and chill the water for later use as a sauce or stock base. Add to fresh pastas, rice and meat stews. Pair with dried fruits, fresh herbs, fresh cow and sheep's milk cheeses and cured meats.
Geography/History
Boletus edulis mushrooms can be found growing wild in Italy, other regions throughout Europe and America. However, true Porcini mushrooms will be found under conifers like hemlock and spruce trees in Italy.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Dried Porcini Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
