Mushrooms In Escabèche With Red Bell Peppers And Chiles De Arbol Recipes

MUSHROOMS IN ESCABèCHE WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND CHILES DE ARBOL

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 15 minutes. Peel and seed peppers, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add button mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until mushrooms are softened but still hold shape, about 7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add shiitake mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to same bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add oyster mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to same bowl; reserve skillet.
• Toast chiles de árbol in small skillet over high heat until just beginning to darken, about 15 seconds. Transfer 3 chiles to spice mill and finely grind; reserve remaining whole chiles.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in reserved skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and next 5 ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon of ground chiles de árbol, and remaining 6 whole chiles de árbol; stir to coat. Add 3 cups water and both vinegars; season generously with salt. Bring to boil, stirring frequently, then pour vinegar mixture over mushrooms in bowl. Add red pepper strips. Cool completely. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Strain mushroom escabeche over large bowl. Arrange drained mushrooms on large platter; discard garlic cloves and bay leaves. Drizzle mushrooms with some of marinade. Garnish with parsley leaves and serve.
• *Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS, RED BELL PEPPER, AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Pour in a large resealable bag and add mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Line a vegetable pan with aluminum foil and place on the preheated grill. Add vegetables with vinaigrette to the pan on the grill.
• Grill vegetables until desired softness or crunchiness is reached, 5 to 7 minutes.

STIR-FRY MUSHROOMS AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil til really hot.
• Stir fry onions (1 minute), then garlic (20 seconds).
• Then add peppers and mushrooms. Stir-fry until it becomes a bit soft, (about 2 minutes).
• Add the wine and soy sauce and continue to stir for 2 minutes.
• When done, remove from heat and add the sesame sauce mixing it all together, and serve.

MARINATED MUSHROOMS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a large heavy frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat.
• Add the shallots and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and cook, strring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Increase the heat to moderately high and add the white and shiitake mushrooms, stirring well to combine.
• Cover the pan and cook, stirring once, until the mushrooms are slightly softened, about 4 minutes.
• Uncover, increase the heat to high, add the balsamic vinegar, and cook for 1 minute.
• Spoon the mushroom mixture into a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature, strring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, roast the peppers over an open flame or broil, turning with tongs, until charred all over, abut 10 minutes.
• When cool enough to handle, pull off the skin.
• Remove the stems, seeds, and ribs.
• Cut the peppers lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips.
• Add the roasted peppers to the mushrooms.
• Stir in the marjoram, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate the mixture until ready to serve.
• To serve, arrange the arugula leaves on a large serving plate and spoon the mushroom salad on top.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

MARINATED MUSHROOMS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, water, oil, sugar, onion, parsley, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in the mushrooms and red bell pepper; return mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a covered container and store in refrigerator at least 4 hours before serving.