Soy and Mushroom pâté

This pâté is my favourite. Adding just a touch of porcini mushroom gives it a deeper flavour. It is perfect for a picnic or to simply enjoy with your favourite bread and a glass of wine.

Ingrediants - Serves 4

250g (9oz) mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon dried porcini mushroom

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 cup cooked soybeans

½ teaspoon tamari

½ teaspoon lemon juice

1. Soak the porcini with 1 tablespoon water. Keep the water.

2. Chop the porcini and set it aside.

3. Heat the frying pan over a low heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil and garlic.

4. Sauté the garlic slowly to infuse the flavour and aroma then add mushroom, porcini and ¼ teaspoon sea salt, and sauté over a medium heat until mushroom turns soft.

5. Add the porcini water and cook further until water is almost gone.

6. Place the mushroom, soybeans, ¼ teaspoon of salt, tamari, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil in a blender and blend until smooth.

7. Serve with your favourite bread.