Pickled Mushroom And Chickpea Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 500. Cut the mushrooms into halves or thick slices, toss with 1/4 cup grapeseed and salt, and divide between two sheet pans. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are nicely browned.
• While the mushrooms are roasting, put the coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns and star anise in a small saucepan over low heat. When they are warm and fragrant, crush in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder until powdery. Transfer spice to a large mixing bowl with garlic, cilantro, dill, celery rib and any leaves, sugar, remaining grapeseed oil and sherry vinegar.
• When the mushrooms are nicely browned, add them to the bowl while they're hot. Pour a splash of water into each hot pan, swirl it around and pour over the mushrooms, scraping any browned bits off the pan. Mix well, and taste. Adjust for seasoning. Allow to sit for at least an hour, but ideally overnight in the fridge. Serve with bread and crème fraîche.

Steps:

• Pour the wine and vinegar into a flameproof casserole. Add the garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Season with salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Lower the mushrooms into the liquid, raise the heat, return the liquid to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the liquid using a slotted spoon and let them dry on a clean towel. Drain the cooking liquid and reserve the solids. When dry, transfer the mushrooms to a glass jar. Add the reserved bay leaves, peppercorns, and garlic. Fill the jar with olive oil until the mushrooms are completely covered, then seal the jar and store it in the refrigerator. The mushrooms will be ready to serve after they have been infused for 24 hours but will gain more flavor over a few days. Drain the chickpeas. Transfer them to a pot and cover by twice their volume with cold water. Generously salt the water and add the rosemary and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until cooked through but still firm. Remove from the heat and allow the chickpeas to cool in the cooking liquid, then drain them. Pick out and discard the garlic and rosemary sprig. Assembly: Transfer the drained chickpeas to a bowl. Remove the mushrooms from the oil and add them to the bowl along with the cherry tomatoes. Toss with 2 teaspoons of the oil from the jar, season with salt and pepper, and toss thoroughly but gently. VINO This light dish calls for the smoothest of all Piemontese wines, a Dolcetto. Either a young or an aged one will work well here.

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add mushrooms and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with red pepper before serving.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine 1 3/4 cups water with vinegar. Add salt; stir to dissolve. Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
• Place mushrooms in a medium heatproof bowl; pour 1 cup liquid over mushrooms and let stand until cooled to room temperature; reserve remaining liquid for another use. Transfer mushrooms and their liquid to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use, up to 1 week. Drain from liquid and dry with a paper towel before using.