"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:04:48 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
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>> "sf" > wrote in message
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>> > On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:02:14 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Saturday, July 12, 2014 1:20:30 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote:
>> >> > On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:08:03 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > > What a great idea. I just happen to have a big container of
>> >> > > mixed
>> >> >
>> >> > > dried mushrooms in my cupboard. I'm going to grind up some and
>> >> >
>> >> > > keep a container of mushroom powder for thickening sauces. !!!
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > It can easily make sauces slimy.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> how so. Have you used it and found that to happen???
>> >
>> > I have never heard of it as a thickener, just a flavor additive.
>>
>> I dehydrated mushrooms and turned them into powder but only use as a
>> flavouring. I don't use it often so I doubt I will do so again. I just
>> just like to experiment
>
> I have porcini mushroom powder. It is a very small and expensive
> container. I certainly wouldn't want to waste it as a thickener.

I suppose it depends on how much it takes. A lot could mean a very strong
flavour.


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