King Oyster Mushroom & Almond Sauce
A delicious eryngii mushroom "steak" with a creamy almond and mustard sauce, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Pairs wonderfully with a refreshing drink.
Preheat the oven at <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Cut off the leaves and root of <quantity>1</quantity> leek. Remove the outer layer and halve the leek crosswise and lengthwise
Stack a few layers of leek and cut them thinly. Spread them on a baking pan lined with parchment paper
Bake for at least 10m until deep golden brown and crispy
Blend the leek on high speed until powdered. The leek ash is ready
Peel and mince <quantity>2</quantity> garlic cloves
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil to a small saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Stir until fragrant
Add <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of whole grain mustard and stir to combine
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white wine and evaporate for 30s
Turn the heat to low and add <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of almond cream and <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of nutritional yeast
Add salt and black pepper to taste
Stir to combine and bring to a boil. The mustard & almond sauce is ready
Halve <quantity>4</quantity> king oyster mushrooms. Make superficial crosswise cuts diagonally on each half
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil to a pan over medium-low heat and place the mushroom cut side down. Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil and cook until all the oil is absorbed by the mushrooms
Flip the mushrooms and drizzle them with <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil
Flip the mushrooms and cover them with a heavy weight. Cook until slightly golden brown on the bottom
Flip the mushrooms and cover with the weight. Cook on the other side until golden brown
Add flaky salt to taste and turn the scored side down. Cover with a weight and cook until deep golden brown and flattened
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white wine and let it evaporate. Remove from heat
Spread the Mustard & Almond Sauce on a plate and arrange the mushrooms over it
Top it with the Leek Ash. Garnish with microgreens and season with rosemary and garlic olive oil to taste
Finish with edible flowers and flaky salt to taste. The king oyster mushroom & almond sauce is ready
Enjoy this beautiful and delicious meal!
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