lots of dried shittake mushrooms

[+ friendofsheila]

has anyone made a recipe with dried shitakes that they can recommend?  I have a lot to use up. 

[samhexum]

44 minutes ago, friendofsheila said:

has anyone made a recipe with dried shitakes that they can recommend?  I have a lot to use up. 

Just throw them out and be done with that shitake.

[mike carey]

7 hours ago, friendofsheila said:

has anyone made a recipe with dried shiitakes that they can recommend?  I have a lot to use up. 

They should be fine even after months or years if you keep them in a glass jar in a cool place, so there's no rush to use them. I don't have any recipes but Google is your friend. Here's a start.

[Bargara Leatherboy]

Beef Wellington is a good place to start.  Just don't use a dehydrator .........

[mike carey]

And here's to you Mrs Patterson!

(A dehydrator is fine, just make sure you're not filmed taking it to the dump.)

[Buddy15]

I always use a handful when making mushroom barley soup.  I soak them in boiling water and then add the mushrooms and liquid.

[theplayerking]

14 hours ago, friendofsheila said:

has anyone made a recipe with dried shitakes that they can recommend?  I have a lot to use up. 

Dried shiitakes are much stronger than fresh. I used them more as a flavoring than as an ingredient. I add a few to stocks, soups and stews if I have them around. 

[pubic_assistance]

Dried shitake are great for simple pasta dishes. Just reconstitute them in a little water mixed with white wine . Pan fry garlic and shallots in olive oil, add the mushrooms, then simmer, add chopped parsley or basil. Serve over pasta.