Grilled Herbed Mushrooms In Cold Tomato Dress

Grilled Herbed Mushrooms In Cold Tomato Dress

Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb large button mushrooms -

-wiped clea,n

MARINADE  =======================

1 c  olive oil

4 garlic cloves,minced

1 t  red pepper flakes,crushed

1 T  fresh parsley,chopped

1 T  fresh cilantro (or basil -)

chopped)

1/2 t  salt

1/4 t  pepper,Freshly Ground

COLD TOMATO DRESSING ===========

3 tomatoes,peeled, seeded -

-and chop

3 shallots,minced

1/4 c  sherry wine vinegar

1/4 c  tomato juice

1/4 c  extra virgin olive oil

1 lime,juiced

2 T  fresh parsley,Chopped

2 T  fresh cilantro or-,Chopped

-basil

Cecila came up with this combination for actress Darryl Hannah, a

vegetarian who cooks for meat eaters. The Philippines-inspired cold

tomato and lime dressing is compatible with grilled fish or chicken

as well as mushrooms.  To prevent the bamboo skewers from splintering

in the heat of the fire, soak them in cold water for about half an

hour and place them in the freezer for a few minutes before cooking.

Combine all marinade ingredients in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add the

mushrooms, toss to coat and set aside to marinate for 1 hour at room

temperature