Mushroom Caviar

Spice up your merienda time with this homemade but delicious spread


Yield 1 cup  Prep Time 10 minutes 
Cooking Time 12 minutes

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 leeks, minced (use light green and white parts only)
200 grams button mushrooms, sliced then quartered
100 grams shiitake mushrooms, sliced then quartered
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves,chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1  Sauté leeks in olive oil. Add mushrooms.

2  Cook and allow to render water.

3  Add garlic, thyme leaves, and lemon juice.

4  Season with salt and pepper.

5  Let boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

6  Add balsamic vinegar and taste; adjust as desired. Serve with bread slices.

Photography by Miguel Nacianceno │ Styling by Sharlene Tan

• Ella B. Apr 14 2010 @ 06:24am Report Abuse

     

  An upscale merienda.. :)