Rich Shiitake Ragù
Slowly simmered to perfection with flavors even nonna would approve
Makes 10 portions
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 2 hrs
INGREDIENTS
2.2lb (1kg) bag of Fable Pulled Shiitake Mushrooms, thawed and cut into halves
4 tbsp cooking oil
3 large brown onions, diced
10-12 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp sugar
4 standard jars of tomato passata (~6Ib)
4 sprigs fresh basil
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh oregano
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Salt & pepper, to taste
METHOD
Dice the Fable chunks into small halves. Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot over high heat. Brown Fable pieces for 4-5 mins, then remove and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic and cook over medium heat for 5-8 mins until softened and browned.
Add balsamic vinegar and sugar and retain at medium heat until liquid is mostly evaporated (about 5 mins). When balsamic vinegar is mostly evaporated, add passata, basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
When sauce has developed a darker color and richer taste, remove the lid, add salt and pepper to your taste then stir in the Fable. Reheat over medium heat for 5-10 mins.
Serve Fable Ragù on top of cooked pasta and fresh basil. Voila!
Tips & suggestions:
Cook in large batches and portion into vac-sealed pouches or containers for quick reheat on service.
Holds well in hot wells or can be reheated gently in a combi oven or pan to order.
