Gems in Israel
Spotlighting Israel's Lesser Known Tourist Attractions and Travel Sites, the Gems.

October/November 2001  
ISSN: 1527-9812  
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THIS MONTH

Preface
Israeli Cuisine?
Eating Well While Doing Good
The Biblical Seven Species
Sabich - The Alternate Israeli Fast Food
Name that Fruit
Nehalim - Where Three Streams Converge
Book Review - The Foods of Israel Today
Links
Food & Dining Glossary
Leg of Lamb with Olive Sauce
Megadarra
Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup
Eggplant Salad
Lilit’s Portobello Mushroom Burger
Green Salad with Pomegranates & Fig Dressing
Homemade Marzipan Stuffed Dates
Submit Your Favorite Recipe
Lilit’s Portobello Mushroom Burger
by Lilit Restaurant


4 servings
 
Ingredients:
 
2.2 lb./1 kilo Portobello Mushrooms
½ cup Carrots, chopped into small cubes
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
1 Shallot, finely diced
¼ cup Parsley, finely chopped
4 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1 Egg
2 Cups Bread Crumbs
Corn Oil
Pepper
Salt
 
Preparation:
 
1. Season mushrooms with oil, pepper and salt.

2. Grill the mushrooms in a heated oven (350 Farenheit/180 Celsius), until the juices evaporate.

3. Cool mushrooms slightly and process them in a food processor, to a coarse consistency.

4. Fry carrots, shallot and garlic until golden brown.

5. Combine mushrooms,fried vegetables, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, and egg. Add the breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly.

6. Divide the mixture into four. Shape the mixture into four burgers. Fry the burgers in corn or sunflower oil, on both sides.

7. You can also top it with cheese, (such as Gouda) and let it melt.


 
Serving Suggestions:
 
Serve on an open-faced burger roll with mayonnaise and tomato as well as pickle and French fries.


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