When the mushroom season is generous, I set aside part of the harvest for powder. This addition significantly speeds up the ...

Avoid any that have broken caps, bruised or wrinkled dry patches ... carefully before cooking. There’s no need to peel the stems before steaming, frying or grilling mushrooms, unless they ...

Squeeze dry and chop — and use the flavoursome soaking water in the same recipe if possible. Fresh shiitake mushrooms are also available in supermarkets. Their dark brown, meaty caps can ...