Ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.

Method

  • Place porcini in medium bowl.
  • Pour 1 cup hot water over.
  • Cover; let stand until softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer porcini to work surface.
  • Chop porcini.
  • Pour soaking liquid through strainer lined with wet paper towel and set over small bowl; reserve liquid.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shiitake mushrooms; saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Add shallots; saute 2 minutes.
  • Add porcini.
  • Pour in reserved soaking liquid.
  • Boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Cook broccoli in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Transfer to bowl of ice water; cool.
  • Drain.
  • (Mushrooms and broccoli can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover separately; chill.)
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and broccoli; saute until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.