I love to use mushroom powders in place of or in addition to sautéed mushrooms to boost the savory umami flavors in pasta sauces, soups, stews and braises. If I don’t have mushrooms on hand, a generous spoonful is a great short cut. Using a smaller amount will enhance all the flavors in the dish without adding a distinctively mushroom flavor. The powder is super fine and dissolves into my dishes effortlessly. A must for every pantry. Each variety of mushroom powder has its own qualities, so explore them all. I love Kalustyans. When I lived in Manhattan I shopped there regularly and enjoyed exploring the store and having enlightening, fun conversation with the owners and staff. Now that I am on the West Coast, I’m grateful they ship. They have been an important part of my culinary repertoire for decades.
