noun
- plural of porcini; edible fungi with brown caps and pale undersides, prized in cooking for their rich, earthy flavor
Usage: Also called cep or boletus; commonly used in Italian and European cuisine; Often sold dried and reconstituted in cooking
Examples
- The chef added dried porcinis to the risotto for depth of flavor.
- Fresh porcinis are a delicacy in autumn markets across Italy.
- She soaked the porcinis in warm water to rehydrate them before cooking.
- The pasta was tossed with porcinis, garlic, and cream.
- Porcinis are more expensive than common button mushrooms.