What to do with leftover dried wild mushrooms

Dried wild mushrooms are intense in flavour, and add a richness to savoury dishes. Find out how you can use up leftover dried wild mushrooms in your cooking here.

Recipes using dried wild mushrooms

How to use up leftover dried wild mushrooms

  • Mushroom mirepoix
    Soak dried wild mushrooms in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain and finely chop. Add to a mirepoix (finely diced onion), carrot and celery) when cooking dishes such as bolognese sauce or casseroles.
  • Quick mushroom pasta
    Soak dried wild mushrooms in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain (reserving a cupful of the liquid) and finely chop. Heat a glug of oil in a frying pan, then fry 2 sliced garlic cloves over a low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes, adding the mushrooms for the last minute. Toss with cooked spaghetti and the reserved mushroom liquid and 1 tbsp Crème fraîche. Serve with a squeeze lemon, chopped parsley and grated parmesan.