On Sat, 5 May 2012 15:32:38 -0700, "Kent" >
wrote:

> The soaking liquid with dried porcinis is pretty intense. It wouldn't need
> reducing. When soaking dried porcinis I use as little water as possible.

Oh, okay. I've used my soaking liquid in gravy in the past, but I'm
never blown away by the intense flavor. Maybe I'm jaded or you have a
more delicate palate than I do.

> The question is what, if any, additional ingredient would make this sing?

You're asking what other vegetable or anything? Have you tried onion?
I think they are naturals together, JMO. Another natural with Western
type mushrooms is Worcestershire sauce, just a few drops. Salt is
another.

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