Truffle Mushroom Pâté

Instructions

1. Toast the walnuts first over medium heat in a pan. Once done, transfer to a plate or bowl to cool.
2. Add the olive oil to the pan and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat for 2-3 mins or until the onions soften and golden brown in colour. Reduce the flame and continue to cook until the onions are caramelized and start to stick to the bottom of the pan.
3. Now increase the heat to a medium-high. Add the mushrooms to the pan, toss and cook for another 4-5 mins. By now, the water released from the mushrooms should have almost disappeared and the mushrooms should have turned brown in colour.
4. Next, add the flavouring and incorporate all the other ingredients, including the toasted walnuts. Mix well and remove from the flame.
5. Let the mix cool down. Once cool, transfer to a grinder jar and blend to a fine paste. I like to pulse grind my one to a slightly coarse paste.
6. Fold in the ricotta or cream cheese. Check for seasoning. Finish your pate with a generous drizzle of Truffle Oil. Mix well to combine.