Saturday, April 10, 2010

Smoked Mushroom Agnolotti



I'll start off by saying that this was one of the most labor-intensive food I've ever made.

Filling:
1 Tsp shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup minced button mushrooms
3/4 cup minced portobello mushrooms
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped finely
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
5 drops liquid smoke
Zest of one lemon
Salt and pepper

Saute the shallots and garlic briefly, then add the mushrooms and saute. Mix the mushrooms with all the other ingredients then season to taste. Set aside.

Shell:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp water

Knead the dough, then pass it through the machine repeatedly to create a sheet (thickness number 6 on the machine). Stamp out 2-inch rounds using a cup. Place 1 Tbsp filling on each round, egg wash the edges, fold over to create half-moons, and seal using a fluted roller.