Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Porcini (King Bolete)

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Flavor: Meaty, nutty, aromatic.

Type

mushroom

Peak Months

Sep

Season Window

Sep → Oct

Flavor & uses

Meaty, nutty, aromatic.

Slice and sear, dry for stocks, pasta fillings.

Storage

Keep dry and cool; use within 2-3 days fresh.

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Peak: Sep

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Rocky Mountain King Bolete Mushroom

A recipe for the Rocky Mountain King Bolete mushroom, a great option for beginner foragers, featuring the earthy, savory fungus as the star ingredient.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Spring Porcini Mushroom Recipe for Fine Dining

This recipe features fresh spring porcini mushrooms, a highly prized seasonal ingredient in the Pacific Northwest, prepared with simple techniques to highlight their bold, earthy flavor.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Porcini Mushrooms: The King of Foraged Fungi

This recipe showcases the bold, umami-rich flavor of fresh or dried porcini mushrooms, a prized Pacific Northwest foraged ingredient, prepared using simple sautéing techniques.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

King Bolete (Boletus edulis) Mushroom Preparation

A recipe for preparing the prized King Bolete mushroom, a seasonal forage from the Pacific Northwest, using simple cooking methods.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 60%

Grilled Porcini Mushrooms with Garlic, Herbs, and Mint

Grilled porcini mushrooms seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and mint for a robust, Italian-inspired flavor.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 70%

Pan-Seared Fresh Porcini Mushrooms

Fresh porcini mushrooms are pan-seared and served in a simple sauce, highlighting the earthy, meaty flavor of this prized ingredient.

Local produce: 50%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Seared Bolete Mushrooms

Seared bolete mushrooms, a seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredient, served with a simple preparation and complementary flavors.

Local produce: 100%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 75%

Baked Wild Bolete Mushroom Gratin with Sour Cream and Cheese

A rich, seasonal gratin featuring wild bolete mushrooms baked with sour cream and cheese.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Boletus Edulis (Porcini) Mushroom Guide and Recipes

Informative guide on identifying and preparing the prized porcini mushroom, with 4 recipe ideas showcasing this seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredient.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Forage-Focused Pacific Northwest Feast

A seasonal, locally-sourced meal featuring wild mushrooms and salmon, with a focus on showcasing the bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 70%Bold flavor: 90%

Exploring the Culinary Delights of Porcini Mushrooms

This article explores the rich, earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms, a wild edible fungus often foraged for its unique taste and versatility in cooking.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Wild Porcini Mushroom Sauté

A simple yet flavorful sauté of wild porcini mushrooms, garlic, and herbs, highlighting the bold, earthy flavors of the seasonal fungus.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Foraging and Cooking King Bolete (Porcini) Mushrooms

A guide to identifying, harvesting, preserving, and cooking the coveted king bolete (porcini) mushrooms found in the Pacific Northwest.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 70%Bold flavor: 70%