Mushroom Pate

Prep: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour soaking time for mushrooms)

Cook: 20 minutes

Serves: 8

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Recipe by: Kikkoman

Kikkoman Roasted Garlic Marinade adds a lovely rich flavour to this delicious spread

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Mushroom Pate

Ingredients:

Mushroom Pate

25g dried Porcini mushrooms

2 tablespoons (40mL) olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

500g flat or button mushrooms, trimmed and chopped

2 tablespoons (40mL) Kikkoman Roasted Garlic Marinade & Stir Fry Sauce

1/4 cup light sour cream

Ground black pepper, to taste

Cracker biscuits, or vegetable crudites to serve

Method:

Mushroom Pate

Place Porcini mushrooms in a small bowl and add just enough boiling water to cover. Leave to soak for 1 hour, or until mushrooms are soft
Drain well, reserving 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid
Heat olive oil in a large fry pan. Add onion and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft
Add flat or button mushrooms and cover for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft. Add Porcini mushrooms, reserved soaking liquid and Roasted Garlic Marinade, cook uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated
Process mushroom mixture in a food processor until smooth, then cool. Stir in sour cream and ground black pepper. Serve at room temperature with cracker biscuits and vegetable crudites

Tips & Hints:

Pate can be prepared up to 2 days before and stored in an air-tight container until required. Bring back to room temperature before serving. Makes Approx 2 1/2 CUPS. Variation: Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce can be substituted for Roasted Garlic Marinade if desired.