Whole Boletus Mushrooms in Olive Oil

Tiny, humble little mushrooms are a culinary powerhouse. Not only are they packed with flavor and nutrients, they can easily transform a dish and add depth and umami to so many recipes. This mix by Tealdi includes specially selected boletus edulis mushrooms, also known as Cepes or Porcini, a prized mushroom in French cuisine. In France, it grows abundant in the forests, especially pine.

With its broad cap and white stalks, the Porcini has a wonderfully meaty, smooth texture and a nutty flavor that’s musky and delicious. It really enhances other ingredients, bringing red meats, duck and foie gras for example, to great heights. You can also savor it in complex sauces, or just lightly sautéed in butter for a simple pasta accompaniment.

Tealdi preserves these wonderful Porcini whole in olive oil, the texture wonderfully preserved and the flavor a blend of the earthiness of the mushroom with the citrusy smoothness of the oil. This is a great ingredient to toss into pastas, salads, or to chop up and incorporate to risottos. It will also add great flavor to red meats, or to roasted vegetables. A great secret ingredient to keep in your pantry!