Pickled Mushroom Tapas

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Course : Tapas
From: HungryMonster.com
These sweet little pickles make tasty canapes and salads too.
 

Ingredients:

1 3/4 kilograms button mushrooms
1 Cup boiling water to cover
15 pieces mixed peppercorns
2 pieces bay leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
450 grams sugar
450 grams spiced pickling vinegar
 

Preparation:

1. Remove stalks from mushrooms and place into boiling salted water(enough to cover). Simmer until the mushrooms sink to the bottom, then strain, keeping back 450 ml of the water.

2. Reheat the mushroom water and boil for 30 minutes. Add the salt and sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the vinegar, and bring back to the boil.

3. Pack the mushrooms into small jars and pour over the hot pickling liquid to cover. Seal firmly and store in a refridgerator.