The hedgehog mushroom (Hydnum repandum), also known as the sweet tooth mushroom, is an edible wild mushroom recognized by the soft “teeth” or spines under its cap instead of gills. Hedgehog Mushroom is mild, nutty, and slightly sweet with a hint of peppery or earthy undertones. The texture is firm, meaty, and slightly crunchy holding up well during cooking. Excellent sauteed with butter and garlic, added to creamy pastas, risottos, or soups, paired with poultry or fish, or folded into omelets and savory tarts. They also work well roasted or simply pan-fried to highlight their natural flavor.

Far West Fungi creates this line of dried mushrooms by air-drying a select portion of its fresh organic and wild foraged mushrooms. All drying is done in-house at our own commercial kitchen, where great care is taken to preserve the natural essence of the mushroom. The result is a powerful, concentrated mushroom product, free from sodium, preservatives, or any other additive. It’s simple and pure: mushroom essence and nothing else.

Dried mushrooms can be reconstituted in any kind of warm liquid (wine, broth, cream, etc.) for 15 - 20 minutes, and then used in any application in which fresh mushrooms are called for. Try them as a base for soups and sauces, combine with eggs in a scramble or omelet, cook into a risotto, or toss with pasta.

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