Marinated Mushrooms
2014-09-15- Cuisine: Family, Party Ideas
- Course: Side Dish, Starter
- Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Info
- Servings : 8
- Cook Time : 35m
- Ready In : 24:35 h
Earthy, comforting and versatile mushrooms. Marinated Mushrooms with red wine and Fennel – Serve with buttered toast or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion peeled and sliced into thin rings
- garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon(s) fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) dried basil
- 2 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram
- 1 cup(s) canned Italian peeled plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup(s) hearty red wine
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1⁄4 Cup best quality olive oil
- 680g medium size fresh mushrooms, stems removed and wiped clean
- 4-6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 1⁄4 Balsamic Vinegar
- Chopped Italian parsley (garnish)
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Add some salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove mushrooms and keep aside.
Step 2
Cook the onion and garlic in the oil remaining in the pan over low heat for 15 minutes. Onions should still have some “crunch”.
Step 3
Add fennel seeds, basil and marjoram and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add tomatoes, wine and vinegar to the pan, season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Return mushrooms to the pan, simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Step 6
Sprinkle heavily with chopped fresh parsley before serving.