Porcini powder

Porcini mushroom powder is made by grinding dried porcini mushrooms into a fine powder. This mushroom powder makes a convenient way to add the earthy flavor of mushrooms to a dish without a lot of fuss. Add the powder to omelets, soups, stews, gravies, or pasta sauces. See more use suggestions below.

Where To Buy Porcini Powder

Look for porcini powder in gourmet markets although it may be difficult to find locally.  You can also find porcini powder online online at Amazon.com. It is also available at Earthy.com.  This product is not inexpensive it costs roughly $2.50 to $5.00 an ounce.  The good news is you don't typically use a lot of it per serving.

Substitute For Porcini Powder

If you don't have porcini mushroom powder:

• You can grind your own. (see instructions below). Dried porcini mushrooms are less expensive and more readily available.  Grind the mushrooms in a small spice grinder until the powder is fine then used as your recipe suggests.
  
  **Tip: Only grind the amount you need for the recipe unless you're going to use the rest within a month or so.  The powder does not retain its flavor as long as whole dried mushrooms do.
• Although you can grind the mushrooms in a food processor, depending on how sharp your blade is, they may not grind as evenly. You may have to sift the powder after grinding in the food processor.
• Alternately; you can use another mushroom powder that you purchase or make yourself.  Not all mushrooms have the same pungency as porcini mushrooms so choose your substitute accordingly.