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Add rich umami flavor to your gourmet soups, sauces, and stir fries with these dried maitake mushrooms! Harvested from the base of oak trees, maitake mushrooms grow in large flat groups of feathery clusters. These remarkable mushrooms are well-known for their light brown and grey color and wavy, delicate cap edges that look like chicken feathers, earning them the nickname hen of the woods mushrooms. They have a strong, woodsy flavor with peppery notes that can give a tasty kick to your favorite recipes. Best of all, these dried maitakes have a richer, more concentrated flavor than fresh maitakes, bringing a burst of umami richness to any recipe they're used in. Plus, when stored in an airtight container or under refrigeration, these mushrooms can keep for months or even years, unlike fresh maitakes, which spoil quickly.
To use these dried maitake mushrooms, gently rinse them with tap water to remove any impurities, then add them to a bowl and cover them with warm water. Allow the mushrooms to rehydrate in the warm water until they are soft and springy, approximately 20 minutes. Once they are fully rehydrated, give these mushrooms a squeeze to remove the excess water, then use as desired! These mushrooms are conveniently broken down into pieces, helping to cut down on rehydration time and reduce prep work. They make a great addition to a wide variety of recipes! Try your hand at authentic Chinese dishes like mushroom and pork potstickers or hot and sour soup. Slice these mushrooms and toss them into stir fries and stews, or prepare them with braised meats to boost their savory flavor. No matter how you choose to use them, these whole dried maitake mushrooms are sure to become a staple in your kitchen! This bulk 1 lb. supply will ensure that your busy establishment remains well stocked with delicious maitakes.
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