Mushrooms and Leeks

A different way to serve mushrooms and leeks. Taken from a 16th Century "cookbook".

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  small leeks
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  large mushrooms, quartered
• 1  cup  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon saffron
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced fresh ginger
• 3  tablespoons white flour
• 3  tablespoons  soft butter, combined with the flour
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Wash leeks and slice them into rings discarding roots and green tops.
2. Saute leeks in the butter in a large skillet until they begin to wilt.
3. Then add mushrooms and toss to coat.
4. Combine stock, sugar, saffron and ginger.
5. Pour the liquid over the vegetables.
6. Simmer, covered for about 2 minutes (just long enough to soften the mushrooms a little).
7. Add the flour/butter mixture, stirring rapidly over low heat until the liquid thickens and vegetables are evenly coated.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.