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This mushroom powder seasoning recipe is our secret to making almost any savory dish taste better. We stir it into soups, stews, beans, taco fillings, and more!
A jar of this homemade seasoning sits next to the salt and pepper in our kitchen. We first tried it after visiting Seattle’s World Spice Merchants. They sell their own version, and it blew us away. The moment we tried it, we knew we needed to figure out how to make it at home. That was years ago, and we’ve been making it for ourselves ever since.
We’ve shared our love for this umami packed seasoning before and use it in the following recipes: homemade taco seasoning, mushroom stuffing, spaghetti and meat sauce, vegan meatballs, and gravy.
How to Make Homemade Mushroom Powder
Tip 1: Use a blender or food processor. If you have a blender or food processor, this really could not be any easier. The base is made from dried mushrooms, which can be found in most larger or specialty grocery stores. Use one variety or mix several together. We love porcini mushrooms for their deep, aromatic flavor.
To make the powder, place the dried mushrooms into a food processor or blender and process until they become a fine powder. That’s it!
Tip 2: Make it an all-purpose seasoning. For extra flavor, turn this into a simple all-purpose seasoning blend. After blending the mushrooms, stir in onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. I’ve shared exact amounts in the recipe below!
Ways to Use Mushroom Powder
Essential Mushroom Powder
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This mushroom seasoning is our secret to making almost any savory dish taste better. We stir it into soups, stews, beans, taco fillings, and more! Keep this seasoning blend next to your salt and pepper. Anytime you find a dish that needs a boost of flavor, add a teaspoon or two and then see how magical this blend can be.
Makes about 1/4 cup
You Will Need
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, substitute dried shiitake mushrooms
Directions
1Place the dried porcini mushrooms into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Close the lid, and then blend until a very fine powder. Do not open the lid. Wait for the fine powder to settle before opening.
2When the dust has settled, transfer to an airtight container. The mushroom seasoning will keep for up to 6 months.
Adam and Joanne’s Tips
- All-purpose seasoning: You can stir additional spices into the blended mushrooms: 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground black or white pepper, and 1 tablespoon fine sea salt.
- When blending, don’t be surprised if some mushroom dust comes out of the food processor or blender. A damp dishtowel covering the top of the processor or blender lid can help a little. Even with this, you will likely need to clean up some mushroom dust around the work area.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.
Nutrition Per Serving
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
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Calories
21
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Total Fat
0.1g
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Saturated Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
0mg
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Sodium
0.9mg
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Carbohydrate
5.3g
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Dietary Fiber
0.8g
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Total Sugars
0.2g
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Protein
0.7g
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