Blue Oyster Mushroom Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Purple Potatoes

   Wash and peel the purple potatoes. Cut them into even-sized cubes.

2. 2

   Boil the Potatoes

   Place the cubed potatoes into a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Blue Oyster Mushrooms

   In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the blue oyster mushrooms and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and tender.

4. 4

   Add Aji Panca Paste

   Stir in 2 tablespoons of aji panca paste into the skillet with the mushrooms. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

5. 5

   Warm the Pita Bread

   While the mushrooms are cooking, warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet for about 2 minutes until soft.

6. 6

   Assemble the Dish

   On each pita, layer the sautéed blue oyster mushrooms, followed by a scoop of boiled purple potatoes. Drizzle with chimichurri sauce and top with gardiniere.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the assembled pita with any extra chimichurri on the side for dipping.