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Dried BLACK FUNGUS is a culinary ingredient prized by home cooks and chefs alike. Drying concentrates the flavour of BLACK FUNGUS and gives it a long shelf life, so a small handful goes a long way in the kitchen. It is one of the most versatile store cupboard ingredients you can keep.
This guide covers what dried BLACK FUNGUS is, how to cook with it, how to rehydrate it and how to store it for the long term.

What Dried BLACK FUNGUS Is
Dried BLACK FUNGUS is simply fresh BLACK FUNGUS that has had its moisture removed, which concentrates both the flavour and the aroma. As a member of the edible mushroom family, BLACK FUNGUS is valued in kitchens worldwide. The drying process deepens the savoury, earthy notes BLACK FUNGUS is known for. Browse the full dried mushroom range for other varieties.
Culinary Uses
Dried BLACK FUNGUS is a kitchen workhorse. It lifts risottos, pasta sauces, soups, stocks, stews and stir fries, adding a savoury depth that is hard to achieve any other way. The soaking liquid is liquid gold, so keep it to enrich the dish. It is a staple in kitchens across the world for good reason.
Flavour and Texture
BLACK FUNGUS is known for a rich, savoury, earthy flavour, and drying only intensifies it. Once rehydrated, BLACK FUNGUS takes on a pleasingly meaty, tender texture that holds up well in cooking. That combination of deep flavour and satisfying bite is why BLACK FUNGUS is so loved.
How to Rehydrate and Cook
To rehydrate dried BLACK FUNGUS, cover it in warm water and leave it to soak for around twenty to thirty minutes until soft. Lift the pieces out, saving the flavourful soaking liquid to add back to your dish, then chop and cook as you would fresh BLACK FUNGUS. Straining the soaking liquid removes any grit before you use it.
Storage
Keep dried BLACK FUNGUS in an airtight container somewhere cool, dark and dry. Kept dry and sealed, BLACK FUNGUS lasts for many months. There is no need to refrigerate dried BLACK FUNGUS while it remains dry.
How to Spot Quality
Good dried BLACK FUNGUS has a strong, clean aroma, an even colour and pieces that are fully dry without being dusty. Avoid any BLACK FUNGUS that smells musty or shows signs of moisture. Everything we stock is selected for culinary grade quality and carefully dried to preserve flavour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is dried BLACK FUNGUS?
It is fresh BLACK FUNGUS with the moisture removed, which concentrates its flavour and gives it a long shelf life.
How do I rehydrate BLACK FUNGUS?
Cover it in warm water and soak for twenty to thirty minutes until soft, then save the soaking liquid to add flavour back to your dish.
What can I cook with BLACK FUNGUS?
It is ideal in risottos, pasta sauces, soups, stocks, stews and stir fries, anywhere you want a savoury, earthy depth.
How should I store dried BLACK FUNGUS?
Keep it in an airtight container somewhere cool, dark and dry, and it will last for many months.
Is this BLACK FUNGUS culinary grade?
Yes. Every batch we stock is selected for culinary grade quality and carefully dried to preserve flavour.
Culinary ingredient. Store in a cool, dry place and cook thoroughly before eating. Keep out of reach of young children.

