Mushrooms with coriander seeds

[bazfaz]

I don't thnk I have posted this before but it is a nice light starter.

mushrooms (maybe 100 gms per person)
fresh bay leaves
coriander seeds (crushed)
garlic
olive oil
s & p
lemon juice

Slice the mushrooms.
Put olive oil in a frying pan. Add the crushed coriander seeds, then the bay leaves, garlic and mushrooms. Add salt and pepper.
Cook until the mushrooms have softened.
Put on a serving dish. Squeeze some lemon juice on top. Serve cold.

I made this tonight. I don't know why I don't make it more often.

[Deleted]

I suppose that commercial coriander powder is acceptable? My coriander seed crusher is on the blink.

[bazfaz]

I would keep away from commercial coriander powder. To come clean, I didn't bother to use the spice grinder but put in whole coriander seeds. I like the little explosion of flavour.

[bixaorellana]

That sounds wonderful! I think I'd put the coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle and lightly crack them or - - use coriander powder.

I think both Kerouac, with his access to ethnic neighborhood shops, and I, living in a high coriander usage culture, can get quite fresh coriander powder.

[hwinpp]

Funny, it's not easy finding it here...
The mushroom dish sounds good.

[Deleted]

Mar 18, 2009 5:15:41 GMT hwinpp said:

Funny, it's not easy finding it here...
The mushroom dish sounds good.

Ground coriander is extremely common in North African cuisine, which is why it is so prevalent in France.

[Deleted]

What about toasting them in a dry skillet before grinding? I love this flavor.

[bixaorellana]

*slaps forehead*

Great idea, Casimira! Yes, it would bring out the flavor & make them easier to grind.

[Don Cuevas]

I like mushrooms sauteed with garlic and some epazote.

[Deleted]

You may not realize it B. but you're the one who taught me this,about toasting,a long time ago. Grazie!