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Mushroom ketchup

Mushroom ketchup goes well with fish, chicken, meats, or pasta.

Ingredients

2 lb mushroom (fresh mushrooms)
1 T salt (coarse salt)
2 shallot (chopped)
1 c vinegar
1 lf bay leaf
1⁄4 T nutmeg (ground or freshly grated)
1⁄4 c brown sugar (unrefined)
1 t ginger (optional, grated)
1⁄2 t pepper (white pepper)

Instructions

Slice the mushrooms into thin slices. Mix with the salt. Cover bowl with the sliced mushrooms with a kitchen towel and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.

Transfer mushrooms to a pot and add all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered, over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.

Remove bay leaf, and finely blend the remaining ingredients in a food processor.

While still hot, transfer the mushroom ketchup to sterilized storage jars and seal.

Move to a cool storage place and leave to settle for about two weeks before using

Total time
1 hour, 50 minutes
Cooking time
90
Preparation time
20
Yield
1 batch

Notes

Once opened, store in a refrigerator.

Source

North American cuisine

See other unusual ketchups.

moderate, simmer
condiment, sauce
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.