Dried
Chanterelle mushrooms have a lovely aroma that can be described as
fruity and apricot like. While the delicious flavor of these mushrooms
includes nutty, peppery, and fruity notes. The Chanterelle is called"
the most prized wild mushroom in the world" by The Audubon Guide to Wild Mushrooms.
it is an excellent mushroom by
any standard!
Reconstituting: Dried
Chanterelle mushrooms can be reconstituted by soaking them in warm
water/broth for about 30 minutes or by added them to a simmering liquid 10-15
minutes before serving. The flavorful soaking liquid can then be retained for a
sauce or soup.
Sautéed Chanterelles: Lightly sauté
reconstituted Chanterelle mushrooms (and possibly shallots) in butter until tender, or for approximately
four minutes.
Serve warm as a side dish to meats such as a nice steak or on crackers as a hors d'oeuvre.
Chanterelle Sauce: Follow the recipe
above and deglaze the pan with white wine, reduce liquid, add heavy cream, and
simmer until desired thickness is reached. Serve Chanterelle mushroom sauce over all kinds of meats, poultry, and pasta.
Reconstituted
dried Chanterelle mushrooms do need to be cooked until tender, but if
overcooked they may become tough. For this reason, recipes often
call for
Chanterelles to be added towards the end of the cooking process. Like most
wild mushrooms, Chanterelles can be substituted into any recipe for common button
mushrooms.
Flavors that match especially
well with these delicious and exotic mushrooms include shallots, white wine, and
tarragon. Chanterelle mushrooms are a significant source of potassium and iron.