What role do mushrooms play in Moshulu’s cuisine?
Mushrooms are all over the place on Moshulu’s menu. I love mushrooms and I love their seasonality. Mushrooms are so versatile and are wonderful supplementing meat or acting as a meat substitute. Portabellas are a great steak replacement for vegetarians. My favorite mushroom at the moment is the king trumpet mushroom. Can you tell us a little about your Smoked Paprika Crepe with Mushrooms? At first, we served this crepe as an amuse-bouche, and then started to feature it as a side dish paired with duck a l’Orange. We add paprika to the crepe batter to give it a nice chili smoky flavor. Mushrooms love lemon, which brightens them up and pulls out their earthy mushroom flavor. The corn and basil add a nice sweetness, which is complemented by the tart citrus in the salad Recipe courtesy of Chef Ralph Fernandez, Moshulu, Philadelphia Yield: 24 servings Crepe 2 cups whole milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon smoked sweet or hot paprika Salt and pepper, as needed Filling Vege
