noun
- An edible fungus with a brown cap and white pores underneath, prized in cooking; also called porcini or penny bun.
Usage: Also spelled cep (singular) or ceps/cepes (plural).; Common in European cuisine, especially Italian and French.; Often sold dried or fresh in specialty food markets.
Examples
- The chef added dried cepe to the risotto for a rich, earthy flavor.
- Fresh cepes are a delicacy in Italian autumn cuisine.
- She foraged for cepes in the forest after the rain.
- The recipe calls for soaked cepe mushrooms.
- Cepes are highly valued by gourmet cooks worldwide.