Mushroom Toast

August 26, 2021

This is served at Café Makai and delivers a big hit of umami due to its double mushroom usage. A paté-like mixture (made from the cooked stems and trimmings of mushrooms) is spread on toast, then topped with mushrooms and onions.

Ingredients

2tablespoons butter

1/2cup diced shallot or onion

3cups chopped mushroom stems, caps, and trimmings

1/4cup chopped parsley

1tablespoon Dijon mustard, optional

salt and pepper

assorted mushrooms and slivered onions

toast

Preparation

1. Melt butter in heavy skillet. Add shallot and cook 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Add parsley, mustard (if desired), salt, and pepper. Let cool. Add to food processor and pulse until finely mixed and emulsified.

2. Spread paté on toast and top with mushrooms and onions.