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Ingredients
20gdry shiitake mushrooms
125ggreen lentils - such as Puy lentils
1medium onion
3garlic cloves
150gchestnut mushrooms
125gpecan nuts
1Tbspchopped fresh thyme leaves
1Tbspchopped fresh rosemary leaves
2Tbspchopped fresh parsley leaves
3tspof liquid smoke
4tsplemon juice
1/2tspground cumin
2tspmarsala wine
3Tbspolive oil
salt & pepper
Instructions
Put the shiitake mushrooms in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
20 g dry shiitake mushrooms
Heat some water in a saucepan. When boiling, add lentils and cook for around 10 mins until soft (they should be soft but still hold their shape). Drain and set aside.
125 g green lentils - such as Puy lentils
Heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onion and crushed garlic. Cook under medium heat until soft.
1 medium onion, 3 Tbsp olive oil, 3 garlic cloves
Add roughly chopped mushrooms to the onion mixture and cook for 10-15mins until soft.
150 g chestnut mushrooms
While the vegetables are cooking, dry roast the pecans in a small pan. Set aside when done.
125 g pecan nuts
Drain shiitake mushrooms, reserving the liquid in a bowl. Place the shiitake mushrooms with the cooked lentils, chestnut mushrooms, onion and toasted pecans in a food processor. Add rosemary, thyme and parsley. Add 4 Tbsp of shiitake reserved juice, liquid smoke, cumin, marsala wine and lemon juice. Pulse the mixture gently until you have the desired consistency.
Transfer pâté to an airtight jar. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Serve spread on baguette with cornichons, gherkins and / or pickled onions.