Dried Matsutake Mushrooms (Pine Mushrooms)

Dried Matsutake Mushrooms (Pine Mushrooms)

Bring the distinctive fragrance of matsutake to the kitchen year-round. Also known as pine mushrooms, these dried matsutake slices offer a piney, gently spicy aroma and firm texture for matsutake gohan, dashi, clear soups, broths, ramen, risotto and sauces. Choose the 1 lb package for home and professional kitchens or the 5 lb foodservice format for restaurants and high-volume preparation.

Product details

• Product: dried matsutake mushrooms, also called pine mushrooms
• Format: dried slices and pieces
• Pack sizes: 1 lb (16 oz) and 5 lb foodservice pack
• Flavor and aroma: piney, gently spicy and savory
• Best for: matsutake rice, dashi, soups, broths, ramen, risotto, sauces and restaurant preparation
• Storage: keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture

How to rehydrate dried matsutake

Soak in warm water or stock for 20–30 minutes, until softened. Drain and cook thoroughly. For additional flavor, filter the soaking liquid through a fine strainer and use it in rice, broth or sauce.

Matsutake gohan, dashi and culinary uses

Dried matsutake mushrooms are especially useful when their aroma can infuse a moist preparation. Add the rehydrated slices to Japanese-style rice, clear soup, dashi, ramen broth, hot pot, risotto, cream sauce or a savory mushroom stock. Butter, stock, rice and mild cream-based sauces allow the aroma to remain prominent.

1 lb and 5 lb foodservice sizes

The 1 lb package suits home cooks, tasting menus and regular restaurant use. The 5 lb foodservice pack offers a lower per-pound cost for restaurants, caterers, specialty retailers and production kitchens. For case quantities or wholesale support, contact info@trufflecart.com.

Dried matsutake FAQ

Are matsutake and pine mushrooms the same?
Pine mushroom is a widely used common name for mushrooms sold as matsutake.

Can dried matsutake be used without soaking?
For the best texture and most even cooking, rehydrate the mushrooms first or add them to a moist preparation with enough time to soften fully.

Can the soaking liquid be used?
Yes. Filter it through a fine strainer, then use it in rice, broth, soup or sauce.