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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