Mushroom Recipes
Cook with what you grow. Two favourites from our community, plus a guide to turning Lion's Mane into a steak.
Lion's Mane
Korean Lion's Mane Bulgogi
Thin-sliced Lion's Mane steak in a sweet, garlicky gochujang marinade, charred in a hot pan.
Ingredients
Method
- Wrap the steak in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes. Unwrap and slice across the grain into ¼-inch slices.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and gochujang. Add the marinade and steak to a large zip-top bag. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, turning the bag now and then.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak in batches, in a single layer, flipping once, until charred and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining oil and steak.
- Serve straight away, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Tip: No grill pan? A large cast iron skillet works too.
Serves 2
Sautéed Mushrooms on Sourdough with Cashew Cheese
Balsamic-glazed mushrooms piled on toasted sourdough, with a lemony finish.
Ingredients
Method
- PrepareSlice the shallots (or onion) lengthwise. Chop the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the onionsHeat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the shallots and cook slowly until translucent, 3–5 minutes.
- Cook the mushroomsAdd the mushrooms and sauté a few minutes until they soften. Drizzle in the balsamic, then add the brown sugar and a pinch of dried herbs. Stir and cook for another minute.
- Deglaze and simmerPour in just enough broth to deglaze the pan. Keep cooking until the mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper, then adjust the sweetness, acidity and seasoning.
- ServeToast the sourdough. Spread on a generous layer of cashew cheese and pile the mushrooms on top. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction and a little lemon zest.
Turn Lion's Mane into a bleeding steak
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