Creamy Mushroom Toast

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb mushrooms
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 slice onion
• 1 sprig parsley
• 1 clove
• Water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1/4 cup cream
• Toast slices
• Butter for toast
• Hot milk for toast
• Parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1 Wash, stem, and skin the mushrooms, then cut into dice.
2. 2 Place mushrooms in a saucepan with lemon juice, butter, onion slice, parsley sprig, and clove tied in a muslin bag.
3. 3 Stew gently until nearly dry, then add water to cover, salt, and pepper; cook for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Remove the herb bag, then stir in the beaten egg yolk and cream to thicken the sauce.
5. 5 Butter toast slices and moisten with a little hot milk; arrange on a platter.
6. 6 Pour the mushroom mixture over the toast, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.