King Oyster Mushrooms With Pistachio Purée

Serves: 2

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

57

Sweetness

48

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5.5 cups

Water (divided)

1 tbsp

Sugar

3 tbsps

Sherry Vinegar

Directions:

1

Pickle Jerusalem artichokes: Peel artichokes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks, then transfer to a nonreactive heatproof bowl

2

Bring remaining artichoke ingredients to a boil in a small nonreactive saucepan, stirring until salt has dissolved, then pour over artichokes

3

Cool to room temperature, keeping vegetables submerged with a small plate

4

Transfer with liquid to an airtight container and chill, shaking occasionally, at least 1 day

5

Peel artichokes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks, then transfer to a nonreactive heatproof bowl

6

Bring remaining artichoke ingredients to a boil in a small nonreactive saucepan, stirring until salt has dissolved, then pour over artichokes

7

Cool to room temperature, keeping vegetables submerged with a small plate

8

Transfer with liquid to an airtight container and chill, shaking occasionally, at least 1 day

9

Make pistachio purée: Cook pistachios in 2 cups boiling water in a small saucepan 2 minutes

10

Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking

11

Drain again and peel off skins

12

Bring mirin, dashi powder, and 3 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until powder has dissolved, then add pistachios and simmer, stirring occasionally, until nuts are very tender, about 1 hour

13

Drain nuts, discarding dashi, then reserve 1/3 cup nuts for garnish

14

Purée remaining nuts with remaining 1/2 cup water in a blender into a very smooth but thick paste

15

Cook pistachios in 2 cups boiling water in a small saucepan 2 minutes

16

Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking

17

Drain again and peel off skins

18

Bring mirin, dashi powder, and 3 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until powder has dissolved, then add pistachios and simmer, stirring occasionally, until nuts are very tender, about 1 hour

19

Drain nuts, discarding dashi, then reserve 1/3 cup nuts for garnish

20

Purée remaining nuts with remaining 1/2 cup water in a blender into a very smooth but thick paste

21

Prepare radishes: Trim radishes, then cut each into 6 wedges

22

Toss with sugar and kosher salt in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved

23

Trim radishes, then cut each into 6 wedges

24

Toss with sugar and kosher salt in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved

25

Prepare mushrooms and assemble dish: Trim oyster mushrooms, keeping stems intact, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

26

Trim enoki mushrooms, leaving 3 inches of stem, and reserve for garnish

27

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot

28

Add enough oyster mushrooms to cover skillet in 1 layer, then sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and sauté, turning once, until golden on edges, 2 to 4 minutes

29

Transfer to a bowl

30

Sauté remaining oyster mushrooms in 5 or 6 more batches, using 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper per batch

31

When all oyster mushrooms are sautéed, return to skillet, then add butter and garlic and heat, swirling skillet, until butter is melted

32

Add vinegar and boil, stirring, until evaporated

33

Remove from heat and discard garlic

34

Divide pistachio purée among plates, then top with oyster mushrooms

35

Remove artichokes from container with a slotted spoon and arrange, along with radishes, around oyster mushrooms

36

Sprinkle with enoki mushrooms, greens, reserved pistachios, and sea salt

37

Trim oyster mushrooms, keeping stems intact, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

38

Trim enoki mushrooms, leaving 3 inches of stem, and reserve for garnish

39

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot

40

Add enough oyster mushrooms to cover skillet in 1 layer, then sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and sauté, turning once, until golden on edges, 2 to 4 minutes

41

Transfer to a bowl

42

Sauté remaining oyster mushrooms in 5 or 6 more batches, using 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper per batch

43

When all oyster mushrooms are sautéed, return to skillet, then add butter and garlic and heat, swirling skillet, until butter is melted

44

Add vinegar and boil, stirring, until evaporated

45

Remove from heat and discard garlic

46

Divide pistachio purée among plates, then top with oyster mushrooms

47

Remove artichokes from container with a slotted spoon and arrange, along with radishes, around oyster mushrooms

48

Sprinkle with enoki mushrooms, greens, reserved pistachios, and sea salt