Mushroom Pate with Truffle Oil

Mushroom Pate with Truffle Oil

Ingredients:

• 1 onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 500gm mixed mushrooms chopped
• 5 springs fresh thyme
• 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 200gm cashews freshly roasted
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 Tbs quality truffle oil
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Sauté the oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and thyme until fragrant and cooked.
2. Add the mushroom mixture and all the other ingredients (except the truffle oil) to a food processor and pulse until the desired consistency has been reached.
3. If necessary a little water can be added.
4. Chill prior to serving.
5. Top with a layer of truffle oil and serve with grilled sourdough.

Prepared by:
Ivonne Nathan
Culinary Skills Teacher
Trade Skills and Vocational Learning
Canberra Institute of Technology

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