Dried Chicken of the Woods mushrooms are best suited as a flavoring for cooked applications. Unlike other mushrooms that can be reconstituted whole, Chicken of the Woods mushrooms develop a tough texture when rehydrated and are not favored for use except as powder. Chicken of the Woods powder retains a flavorful and rich, earthy, umami flavor. Dried Chicken of the Woods powder is typically incorporated into creamy dishes and sauces as a flavoring or binder and is often stirred into soups, stews, and curries, or combined into gravies, sauces for roasted meats, casseroles, and risotto. Dried Chicken of the Woods mushroom powder can also be mixed with spices to create a savory meat rub, used with salt as an earthy seasoning, or incorporated as a stock base for ramen, chicken, or cream soups. 
 
Our chicken of the woods is 100% wildcrafted by us in Maine's forests. We dehydrate and powderize it. It is a true culinary delight!