3 Perfect Mushroom Marinades: How to Prepare

Marinated mushrooms are a versatile appetizer that pairs perfectly with meat, potatoes, and salads. The key is to prepare the marinade correctly. It should be aromatic, but not overpower the mushrooms, highlighting their tenderness. We at joy-pup offer three proven marinade recipes that will help you make truly perfect mushrooms. Also read about cucumber appetizers.

Classic marinade with vinegar and spices

Suitable for: champignons, honey mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, or chanterelles. Its flavor is rich, with a slight acidity and the aroma of bay leaf.

Ingredients:

• Water – 1 liter
• 9% vinegar – 100 ml
• Salt – 2 tablespoons
• Sugar – 1 tablespoon
• Bay leaf – 2 pcs
• Black peppercorns – 8-10 pcs
• Cloves – 2-3 buds
• Garlic – 3 cloves

Step-by-step preparation:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add salt, sugar, and spices. Simmer the marinade for 5-7 minutes, then pour in the vinegar.
• Add the pre-boiled mushrooms and simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Place in sterilized jars and pour the marinade over them.

Spicy marinade with soy sauce and garlic

Suitable for: champignons, oyster mushrooms, butter mushrooms. Its flavor is slightly Asian, with a pleasant saltiness and spicy aroma. Ingredients:

• Soy sauce – 100 ml
• Water – 100 ml
• Apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp
• Garlic – 4 cloves
• Ground black pepper – to taste
• Dried thyme – ½ tsp
• Parsley or dill – for serving

Step-by-step preparation:

• Combine all ingredients except the herbs and bring to a boil. Add the mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cool the marinade in the water, then let it marinate for at least 6-8 hours in the refrigerator.

Spicy marinade with lemon and chili pepper

Suitable for: champignons or marinated porcini mushrooms. Its flavor is fresh, spicy, with a slight citrus note.

Ingredients:

• Water – 500 ml
• Lemon juice – 3 tbsp spoons
• Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons
• Chili pepper – ½ pod
• Salt – 1.5 teaspoons
• Sugar – ½ teaspoon
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Coriander (seeds) – ½ teaspoon

Step-by-step preparation:

• Boil water with salt, sugar, and spices. Add lemon juice and oil, stir.
• Add the mushrooms and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a jar, add lemon wedges, and let sit for 24 hours.

To be continued…