Porcino
Pronounced: pohr-CHEE-nee
Nutrition
A pale brown mushroom with a large bulbous stalk that weighs from an ounce up to a pound, with caps ranging in size from 1-10 inches in diameter. Porcini have a smooth meaty texture and a pungent, woodsy flavor. Fresh porcini are usually not available in the U.S., and the dried form is more readily available.
Plural
Porcini
Season
available year-round
How to select
Fresh: Choose firm, large caps with pale undersides. Dried: Choose porcini that are tan to light brown and not crumbly.
How to prepare
Soak dried porcini in hot water for 20 minutes before using.
Matches well with
butter, garlic, Marsala, olive oil, parsley, sage, sherry, thyme