Appetizers
Montadito De Champiñones (Exotic mushroom bruschetta)
Ektimo Vineyards
4950 Ross Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472
ektimowines.com
- RECIPE YEAR: 2026
- RECIPE BY: Julius Orth
- YIELD: Serves 6
- PAIRS WELL WITH: 2023 Ektimo Russian River Pinot Noir
This savory tapa paints a picture of a subtle rustic forest setting for the wine lover. This version reflects the bridge between simplicity and complexity and has to be enjoyed as an experience that eclipses the sum of its parts. The Tapa... delectable... the wine... extraordinary... the pairing... transcendent.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white mushrooms destemmed & sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms destemmed & sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 pinches sea salt
- 4 twists black pepper freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 pinch tarragon dry
- 2 tablespoons almonds slivered
- 5 tablespoons sweet cream butter
- 5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 loaf French baguette sliced
- 3 tablespoons creamy Toscano cheese grated
Section Directions:
Prepare Bruschetta's Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Slice the French baguette into 1/4-inch slices. On low low heat, melt the 5 tablespoons of butter into the 5 tablespoons of olive oil until just barely melted but not bubbling. Remove from heat. Dip one side of each baguette slice into the butter mix and place buttered side up on a cookie sheet. Once all have been dipped, place in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes checking regularly. Once they have reached a crispy golden-brown color remove from oven and allow to cool.
Recipe Directions:
For the topping Select mushrooms that are no more than 2 inches in diameter. Destem the mushrooms and slice thinly. Chop the garlic finely or use a garlic press. Over low heat, heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Simmer the garlic gently until soft and aromatic. Add the mushrooms and almonds with 2 pinches of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, add a pinch of tarragon and sauté until tender. Top bruschetta with the mushroom mix, sprinkle with grated cheese and enjoy.
