Main Course · Dinner · Latin American ·

Roasted Peruvian Amazonian Fungi with Aji Panca Drizzle

An exotic dish featuring robust, roasted Amazonian mushrooms complemented by a tangy and mildly spicy Aji Panca drizzle.

4.8(852 reviews)
·By Ethan Brooks·
Roasted Peruvian Amazonian Fungi with Aji Panca Drizzle — Main Course served and photographed from above
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fungi

  1. 1

    Toss Fungi

    In a large bowl, toss the sliced fungi with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    Tip: Ensure mushrooms are dry before marinating for better roasting.

  2. 2

    Cover and Marinate

    Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) during the last 10 minutes of marinating.

Preparing the Aji Panca Drizzle

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the Aji Panca paste, olive oil, lime juice, honey, and salt.

  2. 2

    Whisk Mixture

    Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.

  3. 3

    Rest Flavors

    Set aside for the flavors to meld, about 20 minutes.

    Tip: Adjust the level of Aji Panca to desired spiciness—start mild!

How to Make Roasted Peruvian Amazonian Fungi with Aji Panca Drizzle

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Roast the Fungi

    Spread the marinated mushrooms evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Warm the Drizzle

    Briefly warm the Aji Panca mixture in a pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes just before serving—do not boil.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Drizzle the warm Aji Panca sauce over the fungi immediately after roasting.

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