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French-style shiitake ‘snails’
Serves 4 as a starter Starters and mains
Ingredients
- 600g shiitake mushrooms
- 1 shallot or small onion, finely diced
- 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- 2tsp tamari or nama shoyu (unpasteurised soy sauce)
- soda bread, to serve (optional)
Method
Cut around the stem of each mushroom, then make a small cut in the cap towards the middle. Discard the stem. You now have a shiitake ‘snail’. Repeat the process until all are done.
Cook the onions in a pan with a splash of water until soft, around 5 minutes. Add the ‘snails’ to the pan with a pinch of salt. Once the mushrooms have released some moisture, add the garlic and most of the parsley, reserving some for garnish. Keep stirring and, if needed, add a small amount of water. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, then add the tamari or nama shoyu and cook for a further 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved parsley and serve with soda bread.
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