Be sure to discard any sediment from the soaking liquid, as this is a natural product. Try sautéing the rehydrated mushrooms in olive oil with minced garlic or shallots before adding some freshly cooked penne pasta into the pan for a rustic dinner. We also love using these morel mushrooms in recipes for risotto, soups, or simply sauteed in butter and placed upon a grilled steak.

1oz dried morels = over 1/2 lb of fresh