Dried Mushrooms

Dried Red Cap Bolete Mushroom

Red Caps (Orange boletes) mushrooms are related to the porcini/ceps and have a similar full flavour. Their aroma is faintly reminiscent of an earthy, fresh toast. They are often cooked in stews and in the juices of roasting meats such as lamb shanks.

These are a truly excellent edible wild mushroom. In addition to great flavor they have great eye appeal on the plate when fresh with their bright yellow, dense, flesh edged in red. A real show stopper. Younger dense specimens have a pleasant crunchy texture. Any slight bluishness tends to disappear during preperation of the red cap bolete mushroom. I have sautéed, fried, and grilled these with excellent results.
Healing power: the dried Red-cap boletus cleans the blood and reduces cholesterol.