Mushroom hummus anyone?

10 years ago

We ate at a lovely restaurant called Portabellos in Kennett Square, PA. For an appetizer, they served mushroom hummus which was sooo tasty. It was dark and rich and musty (portabello?) and paired so lovely with red wine. Anyone have any recipe ideas?

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ruthanna_gw

10 years ago

Here's a recipe to get you started. I grew up near Kennet Square so our family had fresh mushrooms cooked in many ways, while other parts of the country had to use canned ones (also processed in KS).

Mushroom Hummus

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mitchdesj
10 years ago
I'm thinking it would have less calories than the traditional hummus, since it has less beans? sounds delish.
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Annie Deighnaugh
Original Author
10 years ago
I don't know, mitch...we had such a luscious meal there, I really wasn't thinking of calories....
Olychick
10 years ago
Did it seem to have beans or was it just mushroom pate, renamed with a trendy "hummus" moniker? Sounds interesting, in any event. What dipper did they serve?
Annie Deighnaugh
Original Author
10 years ago
It was a hummus texture...they had thinly sliced warm bread with it...they also had the dish of olive oil with garlic...
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10 years ago
Olychick, I was thinking pate too. Have a recipe for a mushroom pecan pate I've never tried. Might have come from someone here years ago.
Olychick
10 years ago
Well, it sounds wonderful. I looked at their menu online and they show a mushroom Gorgonzola hummus with roasted garlic, thyme, toasted fennel, sage, and tarragon - no mention of chickpeas or other beans. I wonder if they used portabellos or another kind of mushroom? I would think the roasted garlic and the cheese would make a really smooth, velvety texture, like some hummus is.
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agmss15
10 years ago
Kennet Square!! ♥ All I can think of is Longwood gardens...... well LWG & mushrooms. A slight bit of envy here...
Annie Deighnaugh
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10 years ago
agmss, yes, we went to lwg specifically to see the Orchid Extravaganza...I was definitely hyperventilating over all the beautiful orchids and vignettes...such a special place.
agmss15
10 years ago
Sigh.... I love where I live now. But I used to live in NJ - I miss LWG, Chanticleer, Bowman's hill, Philly flower ( and more) show being close enough for a day trip. The Duke estate near Princeton has a lovely orchid display among other things - although they are specifically and oddly NOT a botanical garden.
anoriginal
10 years ago
Kennett Square... the (unofficial?) mushroom capital of the world?? Lots of mushroom recipes on lots of menus in lots of restaurants in that area. Have NO idea what might go into a "hummus"... going with suggestion that "hummus" might just be descriptor for something to dip into?? Had lunch, MANY years ago, at Kimberton Golf Course... after a very UNsuccessful round. Their "house dressing" was thinly sliced white button mushrooms in a vinaigrette... tasty. After that often enjoy raw mushrooms with drizzle of something as a side.
sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
10 years ago
Just saw a mushroom app on a cooking show i was half paying attention to that i want to try. Called it a cobler. Mixed dried, soaked and chopped, mixed fresh sautéed with shallots, spice blender some dried porcini, sauté all together, little stock? i think, then some cream. Spoon into small ramekins and top with crumbled biscuit, then baked with a bit of grated cheese.

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