Portobello Mushrooms – Two Ways
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After coming back home from work really late, I had two choices tonight – curl up in bed and watch American Idol or sit in front of the PC and blog. It sure was a no-brainer after the kind of day I had. But my stupid DVR chose today to completely @#$% me over. The whole show was recorded with no sound! I have no energy to call up the Cable company and crib, and the most they can do at this point is to offer me a refund for today’s cable service… Well, they can keep my $5!
It feels like the whole universe is out there to get me today, I am in a very pissy mood! Siv has gone to sleep early, since he only got a couple of hours sleep last night, what with the cricket match and some presentation stuff he had to finish. I have half a mind to wake him up and pick up a fight, just to get my mind cleared, but that is only going to end up in disaster for me – Hell hath no fury like a sleep interrupted Siv!
So, here I am, in front of the PC, desperately looking for inspiration through the tons of pictures in my drafts. These quick and simple portabella recipes looked like the easiest ones to blog about today. Portobellos are the large brown mushrooms with a thick cap, these are just the grown up versions of the brown crimini mushroom. These can be grilled, sauteed or roasted to make a hearty side dish. The longer you cook the portabella the meatier (firmer textured) the mushroom gets. Along with some grilled chicken or fish, it will make a nice and easy weekday dinner.
Sauteed Spiced Portobellos
The first one is a sauteed spiced portabella recipe courtesy of my friend H. She is a fantastic cook, who throws these elaborate dinner parties that are in the same league as the tasting menus at some fine restaurants. These sauteed portobellos make a frequent appearance in her dinner menu, and it is a great course on its own.
The measurements are all guesstimates, both these are very flexible recipe, you can modify it for your taste.
Ingredients
- a few sliced portobellos
- truffle oil for sauteing (or olive oil)
- red chili flakes
- salt
- A mixture of cumin seeds, cinnamon and cardamom pods broken coarsely using a mortar and pestle
- a little bit of ginger paste and garlic paste
Method
In a large skillet, heat the oil. When the oil starts to heat up, add all the spices and stir well. When the spices are aromatic, add the ginger and garlic pastes and stir well. Place the sliced mushrooms in the pan and season with salt. Cook on medium heat until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes, turning the mushrooms frequently making sure the spiced oil has coated the mushroom slices all over. Serve hot.
Roasted Portobellos with fresh herbs
The second one is my own roasted version, along with some chopped fresh herbs. We have this normally as a side dish with fish or chicken.
Ingredients
- A few slices of portobellos
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing over the mushrooms
- crushed black pepper and salt for seasoning
- chopped mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme etc)
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 425F. In a small bowl, combine the oil, seasonings and the chopped fresh herbs. Brush the portobellos with this oil mixture generously. Place on a baking sheet or an oven proof non-stick pan. Roast for about 15 minutes.
Wow, just typing up the recipes, and thinking about food actually got me back into a good mood. I always knew blogging was therapeutic!
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Category: Mushroom, Side Dish - Dry, Vegetarian
Looks delicious. Usually buy criminis but Portabella not so much. I have to next time around. Perfect side dish.
I love this… but we don’t get these mushrooms here.
well blogging will always get us back to mood..thats for sure.. :nerd:
I can try with the button mushroom which I get here. I love them so much and this is a simpler vareity. I really appreciate the time when u blog this post ! You have greta energy I should say!
blogging is really relaxing for me
i have separate blog where i leave my crabby bites 
both the dishes look great sig. good ones for party.
Both recipes are winners, Sig! Totally yummy! and here i am, sitting in front of my PC, past midnight, reading Live to Eat
Woke up from sleep and now enjoying mushrooms 
hey nice dish sig and yes blogging does give me a sense of calmness…quite addictive too:)
Love both the versions…thanks Sig, they really look delish!
Doesn’t Portobello looks and tastes like meat? I love it in Risotto too, great dishes Sig!:)
Sorry about bad day, happens sometimes. Like last Monday for me!! Tushar got sick in school, got to get him home, cook lunch, went to my eye appointment, came back and start dinner and in between I was commenting too!! Phew!! Glad that’s over! Don’t worry, it always gets better, hugs!
I love portobello mushrooms, they have such a meaty taste.
And this recipe from you is so easy to make. I like the one with the herbs
So you had one of those bad days…..
wow, both look delicious. Grilled marinated portobello mushrooms are my favorite!
I love portobello mushrooms and their hearty taste… The spice mix sounds like a great way to jazz them up.
Have a great day today!
Hahahaha…poor siv. Just felt like you are narrating my story
. V gets the brunt of my bad days 
).
I tried these mushrooms only once and they were a bit meaty for my taste. I will have to give them another try soon now
I love portobello mushrooms….. This is a perfect recipe…..Love it…
Martini):
awwww! cheer up sweetie, hope u hv a beautiful day!
those plump mushrooms sure do look tempting, girlie :drool:
heee hope the rest of the week is good
me no big mushroom fan… only like them on my pizza
You should really switch to satellite!
yours
BK
Hope you’re having a much better day today, Sig! Both of the dishes look fantastic and simple! Keep smiling.
Flower):
“I have half a mind to wake him up and pick up a fight, just to get my mind cleared,”…hehhehe…I hear ya !
been there and done that shamelessly 
) you lightened up my mood 
))
Sometimes we just get up on the wrong side of the bed.. I just know what you are talking about..
Hope today is a better day ! Cheers -
Hi Sig
They look lovely..wish we could get them in India too!!
Even I have had these recording fiascos..ha ha!!
I think I like the second recipe a tad more
In the first photo, they look like pomfret!
Take a chill pill girl
Both the versions are great and yeah the mushrooms do resemble fish
Fighting with the husband clears yr mind? Gotta try that sometime
Naveen loves mushrooms!!! Sure hez gonna love this one too… This recipe sounds so ez and is very different from the usual curry/gravy that we make out of it! Thanx sooo much sweetie!!
That looks sooooo yummmy!! Yum Yum Yum!
My dad will be visiting in April, and he’s crazy about portabellos. I always make them with Italian seasonings, but I love your choice of cumin. He’d love them!
Thank you for these recipes! We have a couple of portabellas in the fridge right now and I didn’t know what to do with them. These recipes will be perfect…I’m going to try it with our garden fresh basil…we’ll see. I just need to figure out the main dish, or can these be the main dish??
I love blogging too, glad to hear you’re feeling better! Thanks again. -Cassie