Morels with Yellow Corn Grits, Okra, and Morel Juices

Printer version Serves 4.

  1. Place morels in an ovenproof pan with 1 sprig of thyme, 1 Tbsp. of olive oil, salt and pepper, and water.
  2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
  3. Remove the mushrooms and reserve the liquid in the pan.
  4. Pour the morel juices into a small saucepan.
  5. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by one-third, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Slice the morels in half lengthwise and fill 12 halves with hot cooked grits.
  7. In a small saute pan warm the okra in a few teaspoons of water.
  8. Slice the warmed okra into 1/4 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Place a small amount of okrs in the center of each plate.
  10. Place 3 of the stuffed morels on top of the okra along with one plain morel half.
  11. Place one sprig of thyme on each plate and spoon the reduced morel juices over the mushrooms.
  12. Drizzle the remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil around the plates.


.