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This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Mushroom Sauce for Pasta

Today, 30 April 2013, just back in Kabul, I found fresh mushrooms in the supermarket "Finest". This inspired me to do a pasta with a mushroom sauce.





4 tablespoons unsalted butter 
2 medium onions, finely chopped 
1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup plain yoghurt at room temperature, the sour Iranian yoghurt is great
     (at room temperature to avoid curdling)
juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped 
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sea salt   
fresh ground black pepper
pasta (spiral or bow tie)

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. 
  • Add the onions and cook for 5-8 minutes or until they are soft and translucent. 
  • Stir in the mushrooms, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms are reduced but still slightly plump.
  • Remove pan from the heat.
  • Stir in the yogurt, the lemon juice, parsley/cilantro, mustard and salt. 
  • Return the pan to the stove and simmer the sauce without boiling, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes — or longer if you want a thicker sauce.
  • Add fresh ground black pepper to taste.
  • Serve over a spiral or bow-tie pasta.

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