okay....done this multiple times now and it draws raves from the peanut gallery.
WARNING those opposed to using anything 'prepared' should exit now -
shopping list:
dried morel mushrooms
fresh cremini mushrooms - about one medium mushroom per person
packaged mushroom gravy mix - I'm fond of McCormicks for this recipe
....dried morels - ACK! can't believe that . . .
yeah - in our market 0.5 ounce / 14.18 g for 9.99 USD - translates to 319.68 USD per pound or 704.89 USD per kilo.
mail order, only sane way to go, some planning required - but dry morels ain't cheap.
a 'packet' of gravy powder generally calls for one cup of water. so, one cup of water in a small sauce pan, add 2-3 large or smaller chunks of the dry morels. bring to a simmer, turn off, allow to steep until cool. remove morels, squeeze out & toss. I find the texture of re-hydrated mushrooms not to my liking.
pour the water from the saucepan into a measuring cup; top off with water/white wine to one cup.
(I use the same sauce pan) - add gravy mix powder, 'dissolve' with a whisk. start on low heat.
while that is heating, dice up the fresh mushrooms and add to the pot.
bring to a rolling boil, stir right regular, then cut back to minimum 'keep warm' setting.
adjust consistency as needed just prior to service.
this is 'mushroom liquor' from re-hydrating + mushroom gravy mix + reinforced with fresh mushroom.
how can it miss?
WARNING those opposed to using anything 'prepared' should exit now -
shopping list:
dried morel mushrooms
fresh cremini mushrooms - about one medium mushroom per person
packaged mushroom gravy mix - I'm fond of McCormicks for this recipe
....dried morels - ACK! can't believe that . . .
yeah - in our market 0.5 ounce / 14.18 g for 9.99 USD - translates to 319.68 USD per pound or 704.89 USD per kilo.
mail order, only sane way to go, some planning required - but dry morels ain't cheap.
a 'packet' of gravy powder generally calls for one cup of water. so, one cup of water in a small sauce pan, add 2-3 large or smaller chunks of the dry morels. bring to a simmer, turn off, allow to steep until cool. remove morels, squeeze out & toss. I find the texture of re-hydrated mushrooms not to my liking.
pour the water from the saucepan into a measuring cup; top off with water/white wine to one cup.
(I use the same sauce pan) - add gravy mix powder, 'dissolve' with a whisk. start on low heat.
while that is heating, dice up the fresh mushrooms and add to the pot.
bring to a rolling boil, stir right regular, then cut back to minimum 'keep warm' setting.
adjust consistency as needed just prior to service.
this is 'mushroom liquor' from re-hydrating + mushroom gravy mix + reinforced with fresh mushroom.
how can it miss?