Gourmet Mushroom Tartare

Did You Know? The word “tartare” comes from the classic french dish Steak Tartare, popularized in France in the late 19th and early 20th century. Mushrooms were used as a replacement for meat for centuries especially in ancient Roman and Chinese cuisines.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Dried Mixed Mushrooms
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 Tbsp Capers
• 2 Green Onions
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
• 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• 1 Avocado

Instructions

1. Rehydrate the Mushrooms: Place the dried mixed mushrooms in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 30 minutes until softened. Drain and filter out excess water.
2. Finely mince the garlic clove, capers, and the white part of the green onions. Thinly slice the green tops and set aside for garnish.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the minced garlic, capers, and white parts of the green onions.
4. Add the mushrooms to the prepared sauce and mix until evenly coated.
5. Transfer to a serving plate. Arrange sliced avocado alongside the mushrooms. Top with sliced green onions.