Beech Mushroom Conserva

1. Combine mushrooms, oil, bay leaves, and garlic in a pot. On medium heat, bring oil up to 185°F and hold for at least 8 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked, then turn off.

2. Season with fish sauce and vinegar and allow to cool at room temperature.

Lugaw

1. In a 4 qt pot, sweat onions, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Add rice and stir until well incorporated with vegetables. Add about half of the amount of broth, bring to a boil and cut to a simmer. Cook until rice is tender. Add broth until desired consistency is achieved (thicker porridge or looser soup consistency). Season with fish sauce.

Garnish

3. Pour arroz caldo into a bowl, top with scallions, fried garlic, mushroom conserva, and add lemon as desired....enjoy!

Lugaw with Beech Mushroom Conserva

Ingredients

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