The blend of garlic, hazelnuts, onion and parsley gives these mushrooms a wonderfully subtle flavor. Serve with simply cooked meats.
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 hazelnuts, shelled, skin on
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small-medium onion, slivered
1 pound wild mushrooms, like shiitake, or a mix of wild and small cultivated mushrooms, brushed
clean, thick stems removed
Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
In a mortar or mini processor mash to a paste the garlic, hazelnuts, parsley and a 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Heat the oil in a skillet and sautÄ the onion a minute or two. Cover and cook over low heat for
10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the mortar
mixture and continue cooking slowly until the mushrooms are cooked to taste.
