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FUNGHI OREGANATA Stuffed Mushrooms Ordinary White Mushrooms are perfect for this dish. Crimini OR Porcini work just as well. Try to select large Mushrooms, about 1 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter. That would be about 16 Mushrooms per pound. You could also stuff smaller Mushrooms. The smaller Mushrooms are convenient when serving at a "standing" cocktail party. The larger ones are better suited at a "seated" dinner party. 1 1/2 - 2 lbs White Mushrooms (24 - 36 Large Mushrooms) 2 Tbls Olive Oil 1 tsp crushed Garlic 1 1/2 cups fresh Bread Crumbs 1/4 cup chopped Parsely 1/4 cup grated Cheese (Parmeggiano Reggiano OR Pecorino Romano) 1/2 tsp dried Oregano 1/2 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp ground Black Pepper 1/3 cup Milk OR Vegetable Stock OR Chicken Stock 1/3 cup Olive Oil 1. Clean the Mushrooms. Remove the stems, cut a thin sliver off the bottom. Chop the stems extremely fine (or use a food processor) 2. Heat a small frying pan, add 2 Tbls Olive Oil. Add 1 tsp crushed garlic, saute 10 seconds. Add chopped stems, stir, saute about 4 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside to cool. 3. Pre-heat the oven to 400º 4. In a large bowl, mix Bread Crumbs with Parsley, Cheese, Oregano, Salt & Black Pepper. Add cooled, sauteed Garlic and Mushroom Stems. Mix well. 5. Add Milk OR Stock, stir well, 6. Add Olive Oil, stir well, let sit 5 minutes. 7. Fill the cavity of each Mushroom, packing the filling tightly. Fill them well so the fillng makes a slight dome on top. [This step may be done the day before. [Lay the Mushrooms stuffed side up on a baking sheet OR plate. [Cover them with plastic wrap, refrigerate. 8. Transfer the Mushrooms, stuffed side up onto a baking dish. (Some people lighty oil the baking sheet. (Personally, I have not found that to be necessary. 9. Bake the Mushrooms at 400º for 25 - 30 minutes or until the stuffing has browned well. (You will also notice that the stuffing has shrunk a bit 10. Remove from oven, transfer to a serving plate, Allow Mushrooms to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve them warm or set aside and serve them later at room temperature. |