Braised mushrooms with spices and garlic
A recipe that can be prepared with many varieties of mushrooms or other vegetables. Can be served hot or warm with mezzes, or as a side dish.
Ingrédients
- 500 gr (1 lb) white mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Turkish sweet pepper paste
- Salt, to taste
- 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 inch cassia, ground
- 6 allspice berries, ground
- 2 tbsp coriander, ground
- ½ tsp black pepper, ground
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
Method
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1
Wash mushrooms.
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2
Place mushrooms in a large heavy pot. Add all other ingredients and spices, except the fresh herbs. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) water.
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3
Cover and cook over high heat until mushrooms begin to simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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4
Remove cover and cook a little more, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
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5
Garnish with chopped herbs and serve.
