Mushroom Ragout on Garlic Toast

Ingredients:

• Fresh mushrooms sliced, 1 packet
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (use dried thyme alternatively)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup red wine or sherry
• 1/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter

Method:

• Add the butter to a large pan on high heat. When it foams, add all the mushrooms.
• Add the salt and pepper. Wait until the water comes out and then saute mushrooms till brown 
• Throw in the garlic and saute that for a minute
• Add the wine, cook on high heat till the alcohol evaporates (about a minute)
• Add the chicken stock and the cream
• Cook for around 3 to 5 minutes until it starts to thicken
• Finish off with a dash of chopped thyme
• Now toast bread in a toaster or pan, rub some raw garlic over it 
• Spoon over the freshly made mushroom over the toast, drizzle any extra sauce over it 
• Serve immediately

I made this for dinner along with a watermelon and cheese salad (see my other post). It turned out to be a light, refreshing and delicious dinner for two.