Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 cup sliced white onion
  • 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 cup cleaned and sliced portobello mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat a large skillet to high heat and add the oil.
  • Wait 1 or 2 minutes for it to come up to the smoking point.
  • Add the onion and garlic and toss furiously so that the garlic doesn't burn.
  • When the onions become translucent add the mushrooms and toss until all mushrooms are golden brown and caramelized.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add butter and thyme and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Cook's Note: Never run mushrooms directly under water; they will absorb water like a sponge, and your saute will be far too soggy.
  • Instead, using a slightly damp paper towel, wipe mushrooms down.
  • Alternatively, use pastry brush and dust the dirt from the mushrooms.