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Garlic Mushrooms - Champiñones al Ajillo

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Autumn is already here, October has just started and it also starts the season for mushrooms  Garlic Mushrooms is a Spanish traditional “tapa” you can find in every bar. It is very tasty and so easy to prepare. If you have family or friends coming home this is a great starter to offer them and we are sure they will love it. But before we share our recipe, we want to share with you all some of the many benefits of consuming them. Mushrooms contain some of the most powerful natural medicines on the planet. About 100 species are being studied for their health-promoting benefits, and about a half dozen really stand out for their ability to deliver a tremendous boost to your immune system Nine recently presented studies on mushrooms detail a wide variety of health benefits, including: improved weight management, improved nutrition, increased vitamin D levels, and improved immune system function One of the active medicinal compounds found in Cordyceps has been identified as a potential cancer drug. More recent studies suggest it also has potent anti-inflammatory characteristics that may be helpful for those suffering from: asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, renal failure, and stroke damage It's important to eat ONLY organically grown mushrooms because they absorb and concentrate whatever they grow in. Mushrooms are known to concentrate heavy metals, as well as air and water pollutants, so healthy growing conditions is a critical factor. Mushrooms that can help boost the nutrient content of your diet include: shiitake, reishi, cordyceps, turkey tail, and Himematsutake. Source: http://articles.mercola.com And now it is time to share our recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of mushrooms
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
  • 3.5 oz Serrano ham in dices
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • salt and pepper

Preparation


⦿ We remove the stems from the mushrooms, wash, drain, and cut them in quarters or in sheets not very fine


⦿ We peel 3 of the garlic cloves and cut them into slices, heat the oil in a clay pot and fry the chopped garlic.


⦿ When browned we add the mushrooms and let them cook with a strong fire.


⦿ When they are half done, add the wine and cook until both the wine and the juice from the mushrooms have evaporated


⦿ We add the chunks of ham and stir so that they are well mixed with the mushrooms.


⦿ We season them and chop the remaining garlic and the parsley and add them just before removing the pot from the fire.


And ready to present them at the table in a nice pot. We really hope you enjoy them as much as we do  Have a super great week 