looking for a substitute for chantrelle mushrooms...

[danoid]

in this gordon ramsay recipe

http://www.channel4.c...heese-recipe_p_1.html

the chantrelles are very nice and tasty but here in the states are quite expensive....any thoughts on a good alternative that has a nice woodsy/outdoorsy flavour that doesnt cost an arm and a leg??

thanks to all in advance!!!

[jack daniels]

try using any of these (use dried ones if not available fresh)

Shimeji
Maitake
Trumpet Royale
Morels
Hazeldell
Porcini
Shitake
Forest Blend
or
Wood Ear

[abyss43]

Winter Mushroom (Cantharellus tubaeformis)

http://www.mykoweb.co...llus_tubaeformis.html

Tastes and cooks very similar to the common chantrelles

[danoid]

thanks for the responses....the one store i found (here in the states) has access to these-
maitake for $12.99 a pound/trumpet royales for 12.00 a pound/morels for 34.00 a pound/porcini for 69.99 a pound ('bout fell on the floor when i read that one) chanterelles for 24.99 a pound/shitake for 7.99 a pound and wood ear for 12.99 a pound.....availability maybe another story but i figured that it was a good start....as far as the using dried, just rehydrate in boiling water for a few minutes, squeeze out the liquid and go??

thanks again

oh yeah--no soap on the winter mushrooms but thanks!!