Button mushrooms caramelised in lavender honey
The reason this is such a successful combination is chemical: the aroma molecules of the mushrooms are very similar to those of the lavender honey. Creation by Emile van der Staak, De Nieuwe Winkel* restaurant, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Makes 500g.
Ingredients
| 500 g | mushrooms |
| 50 g | sunflower oil |
| 150 g | lavender honey |
| as needed | salt and pepper |
Instructions
- Sauté the button mushrooms in the oil until golden brown.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Immediately add the lavender honey and allow to caramelise.
Serving suggestions:
- As an addition to either warm or cold dishes, such as cold smoked salmon or Ibérico ham.
- As a component in a dish with tomato, aubergine, radish, or pork belly.
- As a component in a dish with poultry, parsnip, and white cabbage.