Experience the rich, earthy flavours of our Funghi Porcini Secchi, meticulously sourced from the finest Italian farms and curated exclusively for Truffleman Dubai. These premium dried porcini mushrooms are a gourmet essential, enhancing a variety of dishes with their deep, umami taste.
How to Use:
Pasta: Toss porcini into a garlic butter sauce for a decadent pasta dish.
Soups and Stews: Add depth and complexity to hearty soups and slow-cooked stews.
Pizza or Flatbreads: Sprinkle rehydrated and sautéed porcini over freshly baked pizza or artisan flatbreads.
Sauces: Use the soaking liquid to intensify sauces or gravies for grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
Creamy Porcini Mushroom Risotto recipe:
There’s comfort in a bowl of risotto, especially when it’s made with earthy, aromatic Italian porcini mushrooms and Carnaroli rice that melts into a creamy, velvety finish.
Ingredients
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Italtouch Carnaroli rice – creamy, yet holds its shape
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Italtouch dried porcini mushrooms – soak them and keep the liquid
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Vegetable or chicken broth – mix in the porcini soaking water for richness
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Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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Butter, for that silky finish
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1 small onion, finely chopped (yellow onion or shallots work beautifully)
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Olive oil, a generous pour
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White wine (optional, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay)
Method
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Soak the mushrooms: Warm water for about an hour. Drain, reserving the liquid—it’s full of flavour.
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Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil and cook onion until soft and translucent.
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Cook mushrooms: Add soaked porcini, letting them sizzle and release their earthy aroma.
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Toast the rice: Stir in Carnaroli, coating each grain in oil and lightly toasting.
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Add wine (optional): Pour in white wine and let it evaporate, or skip to broth.
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Slowly add broth: Ladle warm broth gradually, stirring constantly, letting the rice absorb the liquid. Continue 30–40 minutes until tender yet al dente.
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Finish: Remove from heat, stir in butter and Parmesan. Rest five minutes, then serve immediately.
How to use: Soak dried porcini mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes until softened. Drain and pat dry before use.
Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. When properly stored, dried porcini can last up to six months.