Finnish Mushroom Salad Food

SIENISALAATTI (A FRESH MUSHROOM SALAD FROM FINLAND)

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling, using 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water. Add mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 minute. Drain and chill.
• Mix all remaining ingredients. Pour over mushrooms and toss. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Serve in lettuce cups if desired.

FINNISH MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients for the dressings, set aside.
• Heat a small amount of olive oil in a frying pan. Saute mushrooms until soft.
• Add the mushrooms in with the salad greens, pour over dressing. Toss to coat.

FRESH MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the parsley, vinegar and mustard. Drizzle in the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Shave or slice the mushrooms thinly, then add to the vinaigrette. Toss to combine and allow to marinate for a few minutes before serving.

FINNISH BAKED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mix the breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp butter and toast until golden brown, stirring often to prevent burning.
• To the sliced mushrooms add the lemon juice, onion, butter, salt, and pepper. Saute until onions tender.
• Heat the cream to just short of the boiling point.
• Stir the flour into the mushrooms, stirring rapidly to prevent lumping.
• Stir in a bit of the cream.
• Stir in each egg yolk separately.
• Stir in the remaining cream.
• Cook, covered, until the sauce is just short of boiling.
• Sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
• Note: The thicker the cream the better the dish tastes. Half and half is better than milk and whipping cream is best of all.

SIENISALAATI - FINNISH/FINLAND FRESH MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-qt enamel, glass or stainless stell pan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil. Add sliced mushrooms; cover pan. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in sieve; pat dry with paper towels.
• In 1-qt bowl, combine cream, onion, sugar salt and pepper. Add mushrooms. Toss lightly until well covered. Serve as a salad on crisp, dry lettuce.

LEMON-MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: combine the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well and refrigerate until well chilled; shake well before using.
• Make the salad: place mushrooms in a bowl; pour on dressing and toss gently; cover and refrigerate 4-5 hours.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates; using a slotted spoon, divide mushrooms among plates.
• Spoon some dressing over each salad; serve immediately.