How to cook mushrooms with next-level flavour
How to cook mushrooms with next-level flavour
Forever scarred by slimy, greasy mushrooms that swim around the plate? We feel you, which is why Waitrose cook Alex Szrok is here to share his game-changing mushroom-cooking method as well as some simple but utterly delectable fungi-based recipes.
Sustainable, packed with nutrients and bursting with umami deliciousness, mushrooms can be the star of the show at breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Cook mushrooms like a pro
Alex shows us his method for cooking golden, sautéed mushrooms that brim with umami flavour and some quick-win recipes that hero them.
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Elevate a humble box of mushrooms with these quick-win wonders...
Cooks' Ingredients Dark Black Garlic
This slow-heated, slow-aged bulb of black garlic packs the syrupy flavour of balsamic vinegar and tamarind.
No.1 30 Months Italian Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Complex and fruity, our No. 1 Parmigiano Reggiano DOP comes from a family dairy in the hills of Emilia-Romagna.
Merchant Gourmet Beluga Lentils
These ready-cooked beluga lentils can be thrown into ragu, curry or salads, or served as a protein-packed side.
No.1 White Sourdough Bread
Our No.1 White Sourdough Bread is made with Shipton Mill flour and a 25-year-old levain starter dough.
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Roast pork and crackling
Charmaine shows us a quick Korean stew, fresh salsa verde sarnie and an elevated ready-made mac ’n’ cheese.
Smoked cheese
Waitrose cook Alex whips up a speedy pasta, comforting fish pie and oh-so oozy cheese toastie.
Orzo
Waitrose cook Charmaine shows you how to turn the tiny pasta into a scrape-the-pan-clean bake and a bowl of ‘Italian penicillin’.
In the mood for more mushrooms? Try these...
Mushroom, tahini & pistachio pasta
Toasted nuts and silky tahini take mushrooms out on the town for this (incidentally vegan) pasta dish.
King oyster katsu curry
With a firm, meaty texture, king oysters are the perfect candidate for a crispy coating and rich curry sauce.
Miso mushrooms with sweet potato
Balance the moreish umami flavour of the miso and mushrooms with a hearty helping of sweet potato. Delish.
Celeriac, mushroom & Cheddar pie
The combination of celeriac, mushrooms and cheese in this puff-topped pie gives a meaty savouriness.
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