'Magic' Somerset Mushrooms
Our Somerset Mushrooms are not only our most decadent recipe… they are also a “powerhouse of nutrition”!
We use a mix of foraged wild mushrooms and cultivated chestnut mushrooms in this recipe. Picked at peak condition, when they are bursting with flavour and packed with nutrients. Sott’Olio is a traditional Italian technique that locks in flavour and preserves the ingredients 'under the oil’. Using only the finest polyphenol-packed extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, coriander seeds, salt and black pepper - we create a luxurious and deeply complex umami experience all in one jar.
Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, celebrated author and Cultjar collaborator Tim Spector recently published a fascinating article and podcast titled ‘The “Longevity Vitamin” - Why Mushrooms Deserve a Permanent Spot on Your Plate’. A captivating exploration into the tremendous hidden health benefits of mushrooms… especially when cooked, dried or preserved (like in our recipe)!
Tim says: “When you cook or dry a mushroom, you remove the water and are left with a powerhouse of nutrition: a full range of B vitamins, a surprising amount of protein, and essential minerals like selenium. They are also one of the few non-animal sources of Vitamin D; in fact, a single serving can provide about a quarter of your daily requirement.”
Interesting! And I bet you didn’t know that mushrooms are “genetically closer to humans than they are to plants” - making their nutritional profile “entirely unique”. It’s no wonder that our Mushroom Sott’Olio is one of our most desirable recipes.
Photography by: larafrend.uk
Given the rich, silky and nutty taste profile of this recipe, it is perfect when paired simply. Mix through pasta or risotto, drop onto ricotta-laden toast or on top of a velvety soup.
