Sorghum Salad With Sprouted Lentils And Shiitake Mushrooms Recipes

PAPILLOTE OF KUMU WITH BASIL, SEAWEED AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool. Fold 1 large square of parchment paper in half. Cut out a large half heart so that when the paper is opened, the paper resembles a whole heart. Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces of parchment. Open up all of the parchment hearts on the work surface. Place 1/4 of the fish on 1/2 of each parchment heart. Sprinkle the fish with the onion and mushroom mixture, ogo and basil, dividing evenly. Spoon the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, wine and lemon juice over the fish, dividing evenly. Fold the opposite side of the heart over to cover the fish. Fold the top and bottom edges of the parchment together, crimping to seal the fish completely. Arrange the packets on a baking sheet. Bake the packets until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the packets to plates. Using scissors, cut an opening in the parchment and serve.
• 4 servings

FRENCH ONION DIP-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion slices, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until golden, about 10 minutes more.
• Using a blender, puree together 1/4 cup of the caramelized onions, sour cream, soy sauce and, if necessary, 1 tablespoon water for a dip consistency. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup of the caramelized onions and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, arrange the mushroom caps on the lined baking sheet, stem-sides down, and bake, 10 minutes. Flip the mushroom caps over, draining any liquid, and mound the dip into each one. Sprinkle evenly with the cereal crumbs and bake until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden, about 20 minutes. Top with the remaining caramelized onions and serve.

CHICKEN AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep sided heavy skillet or saute pan with a lid, preferably with a non-stick coating, over medium heat. Add the chicken smooth side down. Saute, turning each piece with tongs or a plastic spatula until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Half way through cooking add the shiitakes; lightly brown on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; remove chicken and shiitakes to a side dish.
• Add the wine to the hot skillet and boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, garlic and orange zest. Heat to boiling; stirring to combine ingredients. Return the chicken, shiitake and any juices on plate to the skillet. Cover and cook, over medium heat, 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a heated platter; cover with foil. Turn the heat to high and boil the tomato mixture until slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add basil, if using. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and serve with Parmesan Orzo (recipe to follow).
• Cook orzo in boiling, salted water, partially covered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. When the water returns to a boil, uncover and boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Toss with the cheese and parsley.
• Yield: 4 servings
• Recipe courtesy Marie Simmons .

EGYPTIAN LENTILS AND RICE (KOUSHRY)

Steps:

• For the lentils: Soak the lentils in cold water for 2 hours. Drain. To the boiling water, add the lentils. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary For the rice: To the boiling water, add the salt and butter. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. In a sautepan, cook onions in olive oil, then add rice and lentils and seasoning and more water if needed. Simmer approximately 10 minutes.

SESAME RICE WITH WARM BRUSSELS SPROUT-SHIITAKE SLAW AND SMOKY TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• For the smoky tahini dressing: In a blender, blend together the tahini, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup cold water until creamy.
• For the sesame rice: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until al dente, about 15 minutes; drain. Stir in the sesame seeds and sesame oil.
• For the warm Brussels sprout-shiitake slaw: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil, Brussels sprouts and the date; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Divide the rice among 4 serving bowls, and top each with some of the warm Brussels sprouts-slaw and tahini dressing.