Shiitake with Red Wine and Garlic

Name: Shiitake with Red Wine and Garlic
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound shiitake; 1 cup strong beef stock; Pinch each thyme and allspice; Pinch each thyme and allspice; 3 tablespoons olive oil or goose or bacon fat; 3 tablespoons olive oil or goose or bacon fat; 3 tablespoons olive oil or goose or bacon fat; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ cup red wine; Salt and pepper; Salt and pepper; Minced parsley

Preparation info

4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

About

The firm texture and full flavor of shiitake are underscored here by strong seasoning that would overwhelm many other mushrooms.

Ingredients

1 pound shiitake
1 cup strong beef stock
Pinch each

Americas
Europe
United States
France
Italy
Side dish
Mediterranean
Gluten-free
Spring
Autumn

Method

Clean shiitake caps with soft paintbrush or damp towel. Slice stems thin and combine in a small pot with stock, thyme, and allspice, and 1 teaspoon fat or oil. Simmer, partly covered, until tender— about 10 minutes. Cut caps into generous mouthfuls, or leave whole, if small.
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet; stir in garlic and toss a moment. Add shiitake c