Flat Mushroom

A really meaty mushroom in texture, flat mushrooms are great as a vegetarian main, whole with a stuffing or topping, and a tasty, chunky addition chopped up in a stew or soup. To clean, tap the cap of the mushroom, holding the mushroom gills down so any dirt drops out, then wipe the cap with a damp piece of kitchen roll. We have used flat mushrooms throughout the book, and again, they are great as a wild alternative, if you need a more substantial mushroom replacement. We have stuffed them with garlic breadcrumbs and topped the dish with a truffle aioli.