A Quote by Yotam Ottolenghi

Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.

Yotam Ottolenghi

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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli - Chef
Born: December 14, 1968

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