Seared Maitake Mushrooms Recipes

SEARED MAITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook leek in a small saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water. Let cool; drain and transfer to paper towels.
• Mix shallot, cornichons, mayonnaise, mustard, capers, dill, tarragon, and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl, adding more water as needed to thin. Fold in leek; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine garlic and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in 2 large skillets over medium-high heat. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper. Cook each, cut side down, in a skillet, pressing to flatten once they begin to soften, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low. Drizzle garlic mixture around mushrooms and cook until garlic is golden, about 1 minute; turn mushrooms to coat.
• Spoon leek rémoulade onto plates and top with mushrooms.

QUICK SAUTéED WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Gently wipe the mushrooms.
• Trim and discard any tough stems. (Shiitake stems are great for stocks, but are too tough to eat. The very bottom of mushroom clusters like hen of the woods may have a slightly woody layer, so trim it away).
• Slice the mushrooms 1/8 of an inch to 1/4-inch thick.
• Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the shallots, cook 1 minute, and add the mushrooms.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their juices and begin to brown.
• Stir in the garlic and white wine, increase the heat to high, and cook about 2 more minutes, until the wine has evaporated.
• Toss in the herbs; stir well and season to taste. Stir in the parsley and serve.

MISO-GLAZED MAITAKE MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, then add mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crisped. Press down with a spatula to maximize browning.Add scallions to pan and cook for a minute, until wilted and slightly charred. Add salt and some black pepper to taste.Pour miso mixture over mushrooms, and turn over until evenly coated and absorbed.Toast buns, then assemble burger: First, place bottom half of each bun on a plate. Sprinkle each with ¼ cup of grated Swiss cheese. Place hot mushrooms and scallions on top of cheese layer. Top with sliced red onion and arugula.