Marinated mushrooms

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g mushrooms
• ¼ liter olive oil
• ⅛ liter of water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 6 peppercorns
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 lemons, juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

Marinated mushrooms

Bring olive oil, water, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, and lemon juice to a boil in an enameled or stainless steel skillet (approx. 25 to 30 cm in diameter) over moderate heat. Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the marinade through a fine sieve and return it to the skillet. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil. Add the mushrooms to the marinade, stirring occasionally, let stand for 5 minutes, and then turn off the heat. Serve at room temperature or, once cooled, refrigerate and serve cold. The mushrooms will keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 days. Before serving, remove the mushrooms from the marinade with a slotted spoon, drain carefully, and serve on a platter or bowl as part of the antipasto.