MUSHROOM CUBA

Main dishes

Mushroom Cuba (4 servings)

Mushroom Kuba is a traditional Czech dish that comes from Old Bohemian cuisine and was often served at Christmas as a Lenten meal. The base is barley groats , dried mushrooms and fragrant herbs – mainly marjoram, garlic and caraway. Thanks to simple but distinctive ingredients, Kuba is beautifully aromatic, filling and yet easily digestible.

It’s perfect as a vegan main course or as a side dish, like with pickles. When baked until golden brown, it forms a delicately crispy crust on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. It’s also great the next day, when the flavors develop even more.

Nutritional benefits of mushroom Cuba:

They contain B vitamins (especially B1, B3 and B6), which are important for energy and the nervous system.

Rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese .

They have a low glycemic index → they help stabilize blood sugar levels.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1.Preparation of ingredients: Pour hot water over the dried mushrooms and let them swell for about 20–30 minutes. Then drain them (you can keep the infusion and add it to the dish for more flavor). Boil the groats in salted water until soft (about 30–40 minutes), then drain them.
2.Sauté: In a pan, fry the finely chopped onion until golden brown, add the chopped garlic and fry briefly. Add the mushrooms, salt, pepper, cumin and marjoram. Sauté everything for a few minutes.
3.Pairing: Mix the groats with the mushroom mixture. You can also add a little mushroom extract if you want a more succulent mixture.
4.Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish (you can also use a little lard or oil on the surface). Bake for about 20–30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and smells nice.