Condimento Ai Funghi(Wild Mushroom Topping)

* Exported from MasterCook *

CONDIMENTO AI FUNGHI (WILD MUSHROOM TOPPING)

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Italian
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 oz Dried porcini mushrooms
1 lb Fresh cremini or portobello
-- mushrooms
1 lb Ripe tomatoes, peeled,
-- seeded & finely chopped
1 1/2 ts Rosemary, minced
8 ea Sage leaves, chopped
2 ea Garlic cloves, finely minced
Black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c Olive oil
1 1/4 ts Salt

Soak the porcini mushrooms in 1 1/2 c of warm water
for at least 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with
cheesecloth, reserving the liquid for use elsewhere.
Squeeze the porcini & wash in fresh water. Cut into
very fine pieces. Clean fresh mushrooms with a damp
cloth & dice them. Place in a medium- sized bowl.
Add the porcini, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, garlic &
pepper. Mix together well. Toss with the lemon juice
& oil. Cover & leave for 24 hours.
Just before serving, add the salt. If it seems to be
too moist, then drain off the extra moisture.
Use as an appetizer salad or as a topping fro grilled
bread. Or omit, the lemon & use as a pasta sauce.



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