Mushrooms are special ingredients that can totally transform a dish. They are natural and multi-purpose. In addition, they are full of umami. This is the fifth taste that renders food delicious. Now that you can have mushrooms delivered to your door, there are no limits to making good use of them in your kitchen. These are five simple recipes to start with.
Mushroom soup
A bowl of homemade mushroom soup is so homely. Begin by sauteing onions, garlic. Then, add a combination of mushrooms and cook until they become tender. Next is some broth, thyme, and cream, then blend until smooth. It is creamy, smooth, and suitable during cold evenings. Pair it with coarse bread and you have a full meal.
Mushroom stir-fry
This option comes in handy when you need a quick meal. Prep a combination of mushroom strains. You can request a mushroom delivery for:
- Shiitake
- Enoki
- Portobello, etc.
Then fry them for a few minutes in sesame oil. You can add spices like:
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Soy sauce.
To get extra color and crunch, add vegetables such as:
- Bell peppers
- Snap peas
- Bok choy.
You can serve the meal on rice or noodles as a complete meal.
Garlic butter mushrooms
Simple recipes are sometimes the best. For this recipe, you will prepare a fast side dish. So:
- Sauté button mushrooms whole in butter until they are golden brown
- Then add garlic and fresh thyme
- Finish off with some white wine.
The end product is a hearty, tasty dish. You can serve it with steak or roast chicken. Pasta is also good. Alternatively, have it on toast as a quick snack.
Creamy mushroom risotto
Mushrooms are the best place to begin, in case you have never tried making risotto at home. The richness of their flavor is really earthy and blends well with the creaminess of the rice.
To prepare it:
- Cook chopped onions and garlic in butter
- Add Arborio rice
- Add broth slowly until the rice is tender
- Add sautéed mushrooms. Varieties like shiitake, oyster, or cremini are particularly good
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
Now you have some a comfort food of its own.
Stuffed portobello mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms are substantial enough to replace the main course. Stuffed mushrooms are made by simply brushing the caps with olive oil, seasoning them, and roasting them until tender. You can stuff them with:
- Breadcrumbs
- Cheese
- Garlic
- Herbs.
Alternatively, use something more substantial, such as quinoa and spinach stuffing. They are nice enough to take to a dinner party but simple enough to have a night in.
Final remarks
The best thing about mushrooms is that they are suitable for any type of dish. You can have them as a quick side or a substantial main course. Just start experimenting. You’ll soon realize how easy it is to create something special with just a few mushrooms.
So, the next time you receive a mushroom delivery, do not store them in the refrigerator. Pick up your pan and begin to cook. You will be surprised at the amount of flavor you can do with such a plain thing.