Name: Sautéed Cultivated Hen of the Woods with Parsley and Walnuts
Yield: Serves 3 to 4 as a first course or side dish
Ingredients: 1 large shallot, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¾ pound cultivated hen of the woods; ¼ cup toasted walnuts; 1 cup lightly packed curly parsley leaves; Pepper

Preparation info

Serves
3 to 4
as a first course

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 2001

About

Cultivated hen of the woods varies in intensity, sometimes comparing favorably to its wild kin, sometimes lacking its depth. But it is reliably flavorful, needs minimal cleaning, and cooks rapidly. Add instant mystery to a meal with the addition of the chewy dark “feathers.” Serve as a first course or vegetable side dish.

Ingredients

¾ pound cultivated hen of the woods
1 cup lightly packed curly parsley leaves
¼

Method

Trim any moist, very dark, or heavy, corky bits from mushroom if necessary. Separate into clumps about ½ inch wide at the base, pulling apart at the natural separations. Mince half the parsley; set aside. Chop the remainder together with the walnuts to medium-fine texture.
Heat oil in fairly large skillet over moderate heat. Add shallot and toss a few minutes t

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