WILD MUSHROOM SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS

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WILD MUSHROOM SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS

 

Water

1/2 lb. (226 g) dried shiitake mushrooms

 

6 medium tomatoes, cut in half crosswise

Extra virgin olive oil

1 -2 T. extra virgin olive oil

1 C. (237 ml) jicama, diced

1/2 C. (118 ml) sweet onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1/4 C. (59 ml) cashew pieces, toasted

Juice of 1 - 1 1/2 limes

1 - 2 T. extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Sprigs of fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro

 

Place shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.

Allow them to soak 30 to 40 minutes until softened. Cut off and discard

tough stems. Chop or slice mushroom caps.

Scoop out flesh and seeds from tomato halves. Set flesh aside for

another use.

Place tomatoes on a baking sheet and brush them with a little extra

virgin olive oil. Put them under the broiler about 3 " (7.5 cm) from heat

source, and broil for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set

aside.

Combine mushrooms and 1 or 2 T. olive oil in a large skillet or wok.

Saute over high heat, stirring frequently, just until mushrooms are

cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms to a medium-size mixing

bowl.

Add jicama, onion, bell pepper, cashews, lime juice, olive oil, salt,

and pepper to bowl and toss well.

For a presentation with a food stylist's touch, fill the broiled

tomatoes with the warm mushroom mixture. Top each with a sprig of

parsley, dill, or cilantro and serve each person 2 filled tomato cups.

Be sure to serve with a knife and fork so everyone can enjoy the broiled

tomato as well. Serves 6.

NOTE: Here are some suggestions for other ways to enjoy a wild mushroom

salad without the tomato cups:

Serve the salad as a warm side dish, making about 6 small servings.

Chill and serve as a salad over dressed shredded lettuce.

For Passover, serve the mushroom salad as an open face sandwich on

matzoh.

Use as a filling for a tortilla wrap or sandwich.

 

In Vino Veritas,

*´¨) Janis Abbe

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