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Know Your Mushrooms and Buy Them Right

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Mushrooms are one of the most common ingredients used in numerous dishes. They may not have a flavorful taste on their own but when mixed with other ingredients, they add a unique texture to the dish.

portobello mushrooms

Unlike what some people believe, the mushroom is not a vegetable. It is produced by a fungus that grows on a decaying material. In the 1960s, it was reclassified into the Kingdom of Fungi, a so-called hidden kingdom. Today, however, it is cultivated in a controlled environment, specifically in a windowless building with even temperature and humidity.

As of 2008, the top five mushroom-producing countries in the world based on the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics are China at number one followed by the U.S., the Netherlands, Poland and France. [Read more…]

Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms

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Pork tenderloin with mushrooms is a creamy dish that is great with potatoes or salad. The truffle oil gives it a savory taste, while the mushrooms adds some “umami” an indescribable delectable taste.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

900g pork tenderloin, sliced thinly

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

8 cloves garlic, chopped

1 Portobello mushroom, sliced

4 pieces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

6 button mushrooms, sliced

1/3 cup white wine

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1/4 cup cream

1 teaspoon truffle oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Season the flour with salt and pepper. Use this mixture to dredge the pork.

Next, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Fry the pork tenderloin slices for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.

Place the Portobello and shiitake mushrooms in the same pan. Cook it for 3 minutes and then add the button mushrooms. Let it cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and sprinkle with thyme.

Return the pork slices in the pan. Let it simmer until the liquid has been reduced to half. Stir in the cream and then adjust the taste by adding salt and pepper. Drizzle with truffle oil before serving.

 

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