Dried chanterelle mushrooms, Surchoix — 125 g

Dried porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis) in the Surchoix grade, the producer's highest grade and one step above Extra. Surchoix consists of large, whole mushrooms that have been dried slowly and evenly; Extra contains small and medium-sized mushrooms. It is labelled as Top Quality on the label.

Soak the mushrooms for half an hour in lukewarm water. The soaking liquid contains most of the flavour: strain it through a coffee filter and use it as a base for risotto, pasta or sauce. 125 g dried corresponds to approximately 1.2 kg of fresh mushrooms.

For a risotto for four people, use 25 to 30 grams; this package is therefore good for four to five servings. Store the mushrooms in an airtight, dry and dark place. Read more in storing and using truffles and dried mushrooms.