Condimento Ai Funghi (Wild Mushroom Topping)

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, earthy mushroom condiment perfect for topping grilled bread or tossing with pasta
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This rustic Italian condimento combines the deep, umami-rich flavor of rehydrated dried porcini with the meaty texture of fresh cremini or portobello mushrooms. The mixture is brightened with fresh lemon juice and infused with aromatic rosemary and sage. It’s an incredibly versatile recipe that serves as a delicious topping for bruschetta, a side salad, or even a simple pasta sauce. The flavors meld beautifully over time, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for entertaining or a quick, sophisticated addition to your weekly meal rotation.

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Condimento Ai Funghi (Wild Mushroom Topping)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10 Calories: 5.5

Description

This rustic Italian condimento combines the deep, umami-rich flavor of rehydrated dried porcini with the meaty texture of fresh cremini or portobello mushrooms. The mixture is brightened with fresh lemon juice and infused with aromatic rosemary and sage. It&# 226;ÂÂs an incredibly versatile recipe that serves as a delicious topping for bruschetta, a side salad, or even a simple pasta sauce. The flavors meld beautifully over time, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for entertaining or a quick, sophisticated addition to your weekly meal rotation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in 1 1/2 cups of warm water for at least 30 minutes to rehydrate.
  2. Drain the porcini mushrooms in a sieve lined with cheesecloth, reserving the soaking liquid for another use if desired.
  3. Squeeze the excess water from the porcini mushrooms and rinse them briefly in fresh water.
  4. Finely chop the rehydrated porcini mushrooms.
  5. Clean the fresh cremini or portobello mushrooms with a damp cloth and dice them into small pieces.
  6. Place the diced fresh mushrooms into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  7. Add the chopped porcini, peeled and seeded tomatoes, minced rosemary, chopped sage, minced garlic, and black pepper to the bowl.
  8. Mix all the solid ingredients together thoroughly.
  9. Toss the mixture with the lemon juice and olive oil until evenly coated.
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  11. Just before serving, stir in the salt to taste.
  12. If the condiment appears too moist, drain off any excess liquid.
  13. Serve as an appetizer salad, as a topping for grilled bread, or mixed with pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 5.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: condimento, cremini, dried, fresh, funghi, grilling, italian, mushroom, mushrooms, porcini, portobello, salad, topping, vegan, vegetarian, wild, bruschetta, pasta, appetizer, earth
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