porcini
/pɔːrˈtʃiːni/
noun
- A type of edible wild mushroom with a thick, meaty stem and a brown cap, highly valued in cooking.
- The chef foraged for fresh porcini in the forest near the restaurant.
- She added dried porcini to the risotto for a rich, earthy flavor.
- Porcini mushrooms are a key ingredient in many Italian pasta dishes.