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Mushroom Ketchup
Mushroom ketchup is a seasoning.
Ingredients
- edible mushrooms, edible; chopped2 lb
- salt3 tbsp
- onion, chopped1
- horseradish, fresh; finely ground2 tbsp
- lemon zest1 tbsp
- cloves1/4 tsp
- allspice1/2 tsp
- cider vinegar1/4 cup
- cayenne pepper, ground1 pinch
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Combine the mushrooms and salt. Stir, smash well, and let rest 10 minutes.
Transfer mushrooms to a non-metal container, such as a ceramic crock. Cover and let sit overnight.
Combine the mushrooms, onion, horseradish, lemon zest, cloves, allspice, vinegar, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Drape a clean cloth over a bowl. Pour the mixture over the cloth, and squeeze to extract all the liquid. The liquid is the mushroom ketchup.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)