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porcino

Plural: porcini

Language: Italian

Description: "Little pig." Boletus, porcini or cep mushroom. May also refer to the summer cep.


porcino
Boletus mushrooms or cèpes photographed in Bologna, fresh and huge

Pronounced: pohr-CHEE-noh/nee
Latin: Boletus edulis/Boletus appendiculatus
Gender: m
Ethnicity: Italian
Most frequent country: Widespread

Substitutes: porcino, portobello mushroom, matsutake - Remember to soak dried mushrooms before use

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