I've been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn't buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I'm not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I'm picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

*lobster mushrooms, please don't think I put actual lobster in there, I'm not made of money 😂

I'm lucky to live near a specialty market that sells a variety of dried mushrooms and peppers in bulk so you only have to buy what you need, but I can't overstate how much mushroom powder enhances the flavor. Thanks for the recipe share!!

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I'm on a search for dried mushrooms at the two Asian grocery stores by my house. I've never had them but love mushrooms. Good idea to just have them ready

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I put the dried mushrooms in a coffee grinder to turn them into powder for this. Other times, you can let them sit in warm water for a couple minutes and throw them in soups, or really any dish you want mushrooms in (which is all of them)

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