mezzomediPorcini
Meaty and deeply umami porcini, woody and forest floor aromas.
Porcini are mushrooms with a rich, woody flavor and a fleshy, firm texture. They are prized in Mediterranean cuisine for their deep umami and characteristic aroma, ideal for enhancing simple dishes.
Best pairings
Olive oil Classic88%Generous olive oil coats porcini, revealing its full nobility, a base for all Mediterranean mushroom dishes.
Garlic Classic88%Porcini with garlic and parsley, an autumn sauté.
Black truffle Classic88%Two subterranean umami mushrooms that share intense earthy and umami notes, a foundational pairing in Italian cuisine.
Rosemary Classic88%Rosemary and porcini share a woody and aromatic depth characteristic of Mediterranean earthy pairings.
Arborio rice Classic86%Porcini and Arborio, the autumn risotto.
Flat-leaf parsley Classic86%Parsley and porcini, freshness on earthiness.
Shallot Classic86%Sweet shallot and delicate porcini form the refined soffritto for sophisticated Mediterranean recipes.
Parmesan Classic84%Dried porcini mushrooms and Parmesan create a double umami for autumnal risotto.
Bay leaf Classic84%Bay leaf and porcini naturally meet in the broths and stews of authentic Provençal cuisine.
Marjoram Classic83%Light marjoram delicately accompanies porcini without overpowering it, a subtle Mediterranean pairing.
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FAQ
What goes with porcini?
Porcini pairs especially well with olive oil, garlic, black truffle, rosemary and arborio rice. Generous olive oil coats porcini, revealing its full nobility, a base for all Mediterranean mushroom dishes.
When is porcini in season?
Best season: autumn.
What can I substitute for porcini?
If you don't have it, try: oyster mushroom, chanterelle, button mushroom.