Condimento al Funghi

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 	oz  	Dried porcini mushrooms
 * 1 	lbs 	Fresh cremini or portobello
 * -- mushrooms
 * 1 	lbs 	Ripe tomatoes, peeled
 * -- seeded & finely chopped
 * 1 1/2 	tsp 	Rosemary, minced
 * 8 	each 	Sage leaves, chopped
 * 2 	each 	Garlic cloves, finely minced
 * Black pepper
 * Juice of 1 lemon
 * 1/4 	cup 	Olive oil
 * 1 1/4 	tsp 	Salt

Directions
1 	Soak the porcini mushrooms in 1 ½ c of warm water for at least 30 minutes.

2 	Drain in a sieve lined with cheesecloth, reserving the liquid for use elsewhere.

3 	Squeeze the porcini & wash in fresh water.

4 	Cut into very fine pieces.

5 	Clean fresh mushrooms with a damp cloth & dice them.

6 	Place in a medium- sized bowl.

7 	Add the porcini, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, garlic & pepper.

8 	Mix together well.

9 	Toss with the lemon juice & oil.

10 	Cover & leave for 24 hours.

11 	Just before serving, add the salt.

12 	If it seems to be too moist, then drain off the extra moisture.

13 	Use as an appetizer salad or as a topping fro grilled bread.

14 	Or omit, the lemon & use as a pasta sauce