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Hungarian Mushroom Pâté Recipe


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Ingredients
  •  Crackers or toasted baguette slices
  •  Salt & pepper
  • 2 tbsps minced fresh thyme leaves or 2 tbsps dried thyme
  • 1 onion (about 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 shallot (about 2 oz.)
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 lb common mushrooms, rinsed
  •  Chopped parsley
  • 8 dried shiitake mushrooms (1 c; 1/2 oz. total)
  •  About 1/2 c plain nonfat yogurt (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp paprika

Directions
  • Step #1 In a bowl, mix shiitakes & 1 c hot water; let this stand until shiitakes are soft, 7 to 10 mins.
  • Step #2 As shiitakes soak, peel onion, shallot, & garlic.
  • Step #3 Finely chop in a food processor/blender or with a knife.
  • Step #4 In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, olive oil, shallot, & paprika until vegetables begin to brown, garlic, frequently stir onion, 5 to 7 mins.
  • Step #5 Meanwhile, trim off & discard discolored stem ends of common mushrooms.
  • Step #6 Finely chop mushrooms in a food processor/blender or with a knife.
  • Step #7 When shiitakes are soft, squeeze in soaking water to release grit, lift out, & squeeze dry; reserve water.
  • Step #8 Trim off & discard stems; finely chop shiitakes in a food processor/blender or with a knife.
  • Step #9 Add common mushrooms, shiitakes, & thyme to onion mixture.
  • Step #10 Slowly pour reserved soaking water into pan, leaving sediment behind.
  • Step #11 Stir often over high heat until mushrooms begin to brown, 8 to 10 mins.
  • Step #12 Remove from heat & let cool, about 10 mins.
  • Step #13 Add yogurt, salt, & pepper to taste.
  • Step #14 Spoon into a bowl & sprinkle with parsley.
  • Step #15 Serve warm or cool.
  • Step #16 Spread on crackers to eat.
  • Enjoy the Hungarian Mushroom Pâté recipe

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