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Ingredients
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Roasted Maitake
Method
Preparation
- 1
Roast the Maitake
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Clean the maitake mushrooms and tear them into smaller pieces. Toss the mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake
Roast the maitake mushrooms in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
- 3
Prepare the Almond Pesto
In a food processor, combine the almonds, basil leaves, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until you reach a creamy consistency. Season with salt to taste.
- 4
Serve
Once the mushrooms are roasted, remove them from the oven. Serve them warm topped with almond pesto and slices of lardo. Accompany with fresh focaccia bread.
