LAGER-MARINATED MUSHROOMS(Mushrooms simmered in marinade and chilled before serving.)
"Serve these with toothpicks, toss with salad greens or add to pasta salads. Accompany with an amber ale or dark lager."
1 pound small white mushrooms
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided use
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon spicy brown or Dijon-style mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Clean mushrooms and cut stems even with mushroom caps. If using larger mushrooms, cut in half.
Combine lager, 1 tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes, marjoram and salt in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture for 2 to 3 minutes; add mushrooms and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer mushrooms, partially covered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool mushrooms in liquid. Drain cooled mushrooms and place on paper towels to dry.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar, salt, pepper and chopped parsley.
Add mushrooms and marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Makes 3 to 4 servings
Source:
Beer and Good Food