Porcini Mushroom Oil
12 Mushrooms, Porcini dried
2 cups pure olive oil
1 1/2 cups hot water
Rehydrate the mushrooms in the hot water until they are soft, about
10 minutes. Take the mushrooms out and pat them dry with a paper
towel. Put the mushrooms with the oil in a microwaveable dish and
warm the oil slightly for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the oil
feels warm to the touch. Set aside, uncovered, until the oil is
cool. When completely cooled, cover and allow to steep in a cool,
dark spot for a day or two. The oil will be fragrant and woodsy
tasting in 24 hours, but the flavor will increase if you let it
steep for another day or two before using. Strain out the mushrooms,
if you like, before using. Use this in Asian salad dressings, to
stir fry or in making fried rice. |