mushrooms in chili- yeah or nay?

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

gonna make a big pot of black bean chicken chili today. i have a half dozen perfect shitakis.
it's tempting. what do you think?

[rickford66]

1. Never put mushrooms in anything except ....

the compost.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

3. i usually put them in the dehydrator.

makes for perfect gravy.

[pnwest]

2. Nay.

[SharonClark]

4. No. They'll get lost with all the spicy chili flavors.

If you eat meat, sautee them and put them on a burger or steak.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

7. i do. but i dont rly like to cook.

i am tempted, cuz i rly need the protein. been pretty sick lately.

[JudyM]

5. Seems a waste to me, I love shiitakes. Maybe roast them with garlic as a side dish?

[luvs2sing]

6. I used to, but no longer.

When I was a young cook, I think I put mushrooms in almost everything. Now I use a medley of beans, usually black, kidney, and pinto, and leave the mushrooms out.

You could make shiitake bacon which is a dead ringer for the real thing.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

8. that's pretty tempting.

not a big bacon fan but that sounds pretty tasty.
been eating a lot of cheese. mmmm. bacon grilled cheese sandwiches.

been meaning to fire up the smoker. next flush....

[Laelth]

9. Nay. It's a textural issue. n/t

-Laelth

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

13. these are perfect.

didnt pick till second day, so they are nice and firm.
would sauté them up w the chicken. should be almost crispy.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Nay

[dameatball]

11. Nay. Better uses for shitakes.

[if..fish..had..wings]

12. Nay

[Warpy]

14. I think the flavor would be completely lost

so it would be a waste of good mushrooms, just odd little bits of weird, rubbery texture in the chili and nothing else.

I think they're best on their own, sauteed in butter, seasoned with nutmeg, and eaten on toast.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

16. mmmm. that sounds good.

and my kind of cooking.

havent been out yet today, but should have a flush of wine caps today, too.
a pleasant surprise they were. had them 5 yrs ago, then they didnt come back. but they popped up about 10' away this fall. had 4 flushes so far. had a good rain last night, and i watered them yesterday. so hoping.

[RainCaster]

15. Pick another variety of fresh peppers instead

Your taste buds will thank you.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

17. yeah, will throw in a trinidad scorpion or 2.

bout the only peppers i got this year. those and some thai dragons.
such a tough year in the garden.

have a boodle of dehydrated ones in the freezer, tho. sweet and hot. and maters.
i love my dehydrator.

[RainCaster]

18. Anaheims would give you the mustiness of mushrooms

If that's what you want.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

19. dont have.

have some anchos in the freezer that i need to get on the smoker.
honestly it's the protein. been sick, lost a ton of weight. cant afford to lose any more muscle mass. i'm already skinny. and lazy.

[mitch96]

20. I'm a mushroom kinda guy. It lends to the umami in the pot. I then use less meat.

Yay It's a textural issue.
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