Eep's Edible Earthworm Entree (Mushroom 'Worms' with Wild Berry Glaze)
A playful and surprisingly elegant dish, this entree features earthy mushrooms cleverly prepared to resemble 'earthworms,' sautéed to perfection and finished with a vibrant, sweet-tart wild berry glaze. It's a delightful culinary trick!
Directions
- 1
For the 'earthworms': slice the mushroom caps lengthwise into thin strips, aiming for varying lengths and widths to mimic natural forms. Set aside.
- 2
For the wild berry glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, apple cider vinegar, honey or agave nectar, and fresh thyme.
- 3
Bring the glaze mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 4
Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Keep the glaze warm.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and have released most of their liquid, then started to brown slightly.
- 7
Season the sautéed mushrooms with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 8
Transfer the 'earthworm' mushrooms to serving plates. Drizzle generously with the warm wild berry glaze.
- 9
Garnish with finely chopped fresh chives before serving. This dish is excellent on its own or alongside roasted vegetables.