Cassava Buns with Hedgehog Mushroom Duxelles, Tarragon Crème Fraîche & Pickled Wood Ear Mushrooms

For the gluten-free gourmet looking to elevate your meals. This dish combines savory richness, creamy tarragon flavor, and a tangy bite, all wrapped up in a gluten-free bun that’s as delicious as it is sophisticated. Perfect for those who appreciate bold flavors and wholesome, gluten-free ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress. Let's get cooking!

  • Ingredients:

    Hedgehog Mushroom Duxelles

        •    1 cup hedgehog mushrooms, finely chopped

        •    1 tbsp shallot, minced

        •    1 tbsp olive oil

        •    Salt & pepper to taste

    Tarragon Crème Fraîche

        •    1/2 cup crème fraîche

        •    1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped

        •    Pinch of salt

    Pickled Wood Ear Mushrooms

        •    1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms

        •    1/4 cup rice vinegar

           •     1 tsp Pickling spice

        •    1 tbsp sugar

        •    1/2 tsp salt

    To Serve

        •    6 prepared Pappa Mountain cassava buns

  • Instructions:

    1.    Duxelles:

    Sauté shallot in olive oil until soft. Add hedgehog mushrooms and cook until dry and golden. Season with salt and pepper.

    2.    Pickled Mushrooms:

    Bring vinegar, sugar, spice and salt to a simmer. Pour over sliced wood ear mushrooms and let sit for 20 minutes.

    3.    Tarragon Crème:

    Mix crème fraîche with chopped tarragon and a pinch of salt.

    4.    Assemble:

    Warm the cassava buns. Split and fill with mushroom duxelles. Top with a dollop of tarragon crème and a few pickled mushrooms.

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