Pickled mushrooms (Funghi alla salamoia)

TO SERVE FOUR

Method 1

450 g (1 lb) mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
1 tablespoon capers
1 clove garlic, sliced
good pinch of salt
2-3 tablespoons water

Wash the mushrooms, do not peal but take off the stems. Put the caps with the remaining ingredients into a pan and cook slowly for about 10 minutes. Cool and serve.

Method 2

450 g (1 lb) mushrooms
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1 clove garlic, sliced
good pinch of salt
1 blade mace
red wine vinegar, enough to cover

Wash the mushrooms, remove the stems and wipe the caps dry on a cloth. Pack the mushroom caps into a glass jar, add the remaining ingredients, cover the caps completely. Leave for a couple of days in the refrigerator, drain and serve.

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