Dried Mushroom Medley Deep flavor. Long shelf life. Endless possibility. Our generous 1.75 oz portion of dried mushrooms typically rehydrates to yield approximately 10–12 ounces of richly flavored mushrooms — perfect for soups, ramen, risotto, pasta, egg dishes, sauces, grain bowls, and slow-braised meals. How to Rehydrate Rehydrating your mushrooms is simple — and there’s more than one way to do it: Classic Soak (Everyday Method)Cover mushrooms with lukewarm water and soak for at least 30 minutes, until softened. Hot Broth BoostSoak in hot vegetable, chicken, or beef broth to layer flavor from the start. This is especially beautiful for risotto or ramen. Tea or Herbal Infusion MethodRehydrate in warm herbal tea (like thyme, bay, or even a mild green tea) to subtly infuse aromatics into the mushrooms before cooking. Wine + Water Blend (For Risotto or Pasta)Use a 50/50 blend of warm water and dry white wine to begin building depth for Italian-inspired dishes. Quick Simmer MethodAdd directly to soups, stews, or braising liquid and allow them to rehydrate while cooking. Ideal for longer-simmered meals. And whatever you do — don’t discard the soaking liquid.Strain it through a fine sieve or coffee filter and use it as an umami-rich stock base. Add it to sauces, grains, soups, or jar it and refrigerate for your next dish. That liquid is culinary gold. All of our mushrooms were cultivated in our indoor urban farm in Lake County, Illinois, on wood-based substrate with no pesticides, chemicals, or fillers — just clean inputs and careful growing practices. Drying allows us to preserve the depth and integrity of our mushrooms while making them accessible year-round. Quick Recipe Idea: Golden Gills Umami Mushroom Risotto Rehydrate mushrooms using the broth method and reserve the liquid. In a pan, sauté shallots in olive oil. Add Arborio rice and toast lightly. Deglaze with white wine. Begin adding warm stock, alternating with your reserved mushroom liquid. Fold in chopped rehydrated mushrooms. Finish with grated parmesan, fresh thyme, and a knob of butter. Deeply savory. Comforting. Restaurant-level flavor at home.
