” No matter what I did, they came out tough and too salty.”
Huh? Salty? Salt was used in the drying process? Soak for a few day and change the water frequently. Boiling, take out too much flavor. Taste the salt content with ever ready to dispose dispatch of water? If it’s Ok use it.
Oh Lordy, I’ve turned into a cooking neurotic!!!
(”disposed dispatch”!! I can’t believe I typed that!!! LOL!)
They were *strangely* salty. I think Fungi was correct - I got a lousy batch of cheap dried ‘shrooms. Will try again.