Ingredient: Quick Mushroom Stock

Developed May, 2013. Porcini powder is sold on the internet or may be prepared from dry porcini mushrooms in a spice or coffee grinder. The commercial product costs less and is more uniform than the homemade version.

1 c water
1 T porcini powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/8 t garlic powder
1/2 t kosher salt
1/4 t sugar

Mix the ingredients together in a 1 pt microwavable container. Heat on high for a minute. Stir well. Return to microwave and bring to a boil, taking care not to boil over over. Stir. Let stand, covered for 15 minutes to mature. Keeps well. Yields about a cup.