COOKING WITH DEHYDRATED MUSHROOMS

Looking for new ways to use fresh or dehydrated oyster mushrooms? These simple recipes and cooking tips will help you make the most of your mushrooms. Whether you're making soup, pasta, stir-fries, or sauces, oyster mushrooms add rich flavor, meaty texture, and nutritional value to everyday meals.

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Cooking with dehydrated pink oyster mushrooms from Friendly Fungi

HOW TO USE THEM

Rehydrate

Place mushrooms in warm water for 15–30 minutes before cooking.

Drain gently before using.

Tip: Save the soaking liquid and use it in soups, sauces, or rice for extra mushroom flavor.

Use Dry

You can also use dehydrated mushrooms without soaking.

Try:

  • blending into powder

  • adding directly to soups

  • mixing into sauces

  • seasoning roasted vegetables

  • adding to broth or ramen

A small amount goes a long way.

Recipes

  • Ingredients

    • 1 oz dehydrated mushrooms

    • 8 oz pasta

    • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

    • 3 cloves garlic

    • 1 cup cream or milk

    • Parmesan cheese

    • Salt & pepper

    Directions

    1. Rehydrate mushrooms in warm water.

    2. Cook pasta.

    3. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter.

    4. Add cream and simmer for 3–5 minutes.

    5. Toss with pasta and parmesan.

    Optional Additions

    • spinach

    • thyme

    • chicken

    • white wine

    • crushed red pepper

  • Ingredients

    • 1 oz dehydrated mushrooms

    • 1 small onion

    • 2 tbsp butter

    • 4 cups broth

    • 1 potato or splash of cream

    • Salt & pepper

    Directions

    1. Rehydrate mushrooms and reserve the soaking liquid.

    2. Cook onion in butter until soft.

    3. Add mushrooms, broth, and soaking liquid.

    4. Simmer 20 minutes.

    5. Blend partially or leave chunky.

  • Ingredients

    • 1 oz dehydrated mushrooms

    • 1 cup rice

    • 2 cups broth

    • 1 small onion

    • Butter or olive oil

    Directions

    1. Rehydrate mushrooms and chop.

    2. Sauté onion and mushrooms.

    3. Add rice and toast lightly.

    4. Add broth and cook normally.

    Great alongside roasted vegetables, steak, tofu, or fish.

  • Ingredients

    • potatoes

    • rehydrated mushrooms

    • onion

    • eggs

    • butter or oil

    • salt, pepper, smoked paprika

    Directions

    1. Crisp potatoes in skillet.

    2. Add onions and mushrooms.

    3. Season well.

    4. Top with fried eggs.

Quick Ideas

Add to

  • ramen

  • tacos

  • pizza

Try in

  • omelets

  • stuffing

  • gravy

Great with

  • rice bowls

  • pasta sauce

  • roasted veggies

Quick favorites

  • mac & cheese

  • scrambled eggs

  • soup broth

Storage + Benefits

Why Dehydrated Mushrooms?

  • Long shelf life

  • Concentrated flavor

  • Easy pantry ingredient

  • Less food waste

  • Great for quick meals

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

For best flavor:

  • reseal after opening

  • avoid excess moisture

  • use within 1 year

Thank you

Thank you for supporting local mushroom cultivation in Duluth, Minnesota.

Friendly Fungi grows mushrooms with a focus on sustainability, flavor, and connection to place.

We appreciate your support of small-scale local food systems.

Darren from Friendly Fungi at the Two Harbors Farmers Market, selling dehydrated oyster mushrooms