Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 5 cups mushrooms ((use any kind or a variety. Chop before using))
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 shallots ((minced))
  • 4 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 6 large leaves basil ((cut into ribbons))
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup cashews ((soaked and blended into a smooth "cream" with 1 cup water))
  • 2 tbsp soy sauc ((or tamari))
  • 2 tbsp parsley ((chopped))
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and saute until softened and translucent, about five minutes on medium-low heat. Add some salt and ground black pepper as the shallots cook.
  • Add the mushrooms and turn the heat to medium-high. Let the mushrooms express all their liquid and let the liquid evaporate.
  • Turn off the heat, add the red wine, then turn the heat back on.
  • Let the mushrooms cook in the wine until the wine has mostly evaporated. Add the soy sauce or tamari.
  • Add 1 cup of water and stir to mix. Bring the sauce to a boil and let it cook 10 minutes.
  • Add the basil leaves and the cashew cream. Stir well and let the sauce warm through until it just simmers.
  • Turn off the heat and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve hot.