Name: Mushroom Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 8 oz shimeji mushrooms; 1 tbsp grapeseed oil; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 half a lemon, juiced; 1 tbsp fresh herbs like chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, chopped; salt and pepper to taste; 1 sourdough, sliced; scallions for garnish, sliced at a bias

Prep Time5 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time30 mins

Imagine indulging in an English breakfast adorned with a distinctive East Asian mushroom! My first encounter with this delightful dish was during a vacation in Chicago, where I stumbled upon a fantastic brunch spot called River Roast. The taste was so captivating that I simply couldn't resist recreating it at home, craving more than just an annual fix. With straightforward ingredients, it didn't take long to concoct my own rendition of the recipe. Be prepared for the mushrooms' nutty aroma and flavor – just ensure they're fully cooked to avoid any bitterness.

As a bonus, you might find yourself with some leftover aioli – perfect for jazzing up a sandwich or any future culinary masterpiece. It'll stay fresh in your fridge for several weeks!

Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz shimeji mushroomsSometimes called beech or buna mushrooms. Use the white or brown variety.

1 tbsp grapeseed oil

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 half a lemon, juiced

1 tbsp fresh herbs like chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, choppedOne or two of these are plenty

salt and pepper to taste

1 sourdough, sliced

scallions for garnish, sliced at a bias

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small mixing bowl add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Stir until combined. Taste then and as salt and fresh ground pepper as needed.

2

In a medium sized bowl toss the mushrooms in the oil then sprinkle in a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Spread the mushrooms on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Roast mushrooms until soft about 15 minutes depending on the type of mushrooms you use. Taste one to see if its done.

3

When the mushrooms are almost finished toast or grill the bread slices then spread the aioli on, layer on the mushrooms and garnish with the green onions.

CategoryAppetizer, BreakfastCuisineEnglish, EuropeanTags#brunch, #oven, #recipesfortwo, #restaurantrecipe