Creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce (Salsa di Porcini Maionese)
Savory Porcini Mushroom Mayo:
Get your taste buds dancing with this luscious Porcini Mushroom Mayo recipe, inspired by the high-end deli, Gastronomia Peck in Milan. It's an ideal companion for baked, grilled, or poached fish or even a flavorful alternative to traditional mayonnaise in shrimp and lobster salads.
Yield: Approx. 2 cups
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup pure olive oil
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 large egg (see Note)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Combine the oils and set them aside. Soften the dried mushrooms by boiling 1/2 cup water in a small pan, adding the mushrooms, and letting them steep for 10 minutes. Strain the mushrooms, and reserve the water.
- Mix the egg, yolk, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Chop the rehydrated mushrooms and add them to the mixture, then puree until smooth. Slowly pour the oil into the food processor, creating an emulsion. Add 2 tablespoons of the lukewarm mushroom water from the straining process and continue processing until well combined.
- Use the Porcini Mushroom Mayo immediately or store it in the refrigerator, covered, for up to a week.
Note: This recipe contains raw eggs. Those with health concerns, the elderly, or pregnant individuals should avoid consuming raw eggs, which, in rare instances, may carry salmonella risks.
Enrichment: For a more intensely flavored Porcini Mushroom Mayo, try this variation. Mix 1-2 teaspoons of porcini mushroom powder into your homemade mayonnaise base, or finely chop 1-2 tablespoons of rehydrated porcini mushrooms and mix them in. Add more or less depending on your desired intensity of flavor. Pair this savory condiment with various dishes such as fried chicken or vegetables for a delightful twist!
- The luscious Porcini Mushroom Mayo recipe, suitable for the elderly, is an ideal companion for baked, grilled, or poached seabass, bringing a flavorful twist to traditional fish dishes.
- This uncategorized recipe, inspired by the high-end deli, Gastronomia Peck in Milan, can also serve as a nutritious alternative to traditional mayonnaise in shrimp and lobster salads.
- The elderly and those with health concerns should be mindful that this recipe contains raw eggs, which, in rare instances, may carry salmonella risks.
- To create an intensely flavored Porcini Mushroom Mayo, consider adding 1-2 teaspoons of porcini mushroom powder to your homemade mayonnaise base or finely chop 1-2 tablespoons of rehydrated porcini mushrooms and mix them in.
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