SALADS

Marinated button mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

  • 200 g button mushrooms approximate
  • ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar or vinegar of your choice
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2-3 whole chillis optional
  • 1 bay leaf optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Get a clean jar ready. If you’re planning to keep these in the fridge for more than a day or two, then I’d recommend sterilising the jar (the easiest way to do that is in the dishwasher, or you can boil the jar in a saucepan for a few minutes).
  • Prepare your mushrooms. If they’re really small you don’t need to do anything, just make sure they’re perfectly clean. If they’re a little bigger then cut them in half or into quarters. Remove the stems, if you like.
  • Put the mushrooms into the jar.
  • Put all remaining ingredients into a pot and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and pour the mixture over the mushrooms (while still hot). Give everything a shake or stir, and leave to cool to room temperature. Once cool, store in the fridge.
  • Makes approximately 2 cups.