Shiitake Mushroom Melt Sandwich

I am an avid TLC viewer and this recipe was an inspiration from Everyday Exotic host Roger Mooking. At that time, I was thinking of alternatives for pork meat and--mushroom is the best alternative by far. Just like pork, it is chewy, naturally salty in taste, and it is a very flexible ingredient, something that you can use in just about any concoction. As Roger puts it--it can be an obedient ingredient. 

*I won't be putting the exact measurements for the ingredients as it may vary depending on your taste.

Here are the ingredients: 

Diced/ Semi-chopped Fresh Shiitake mushroom (or you may use King Oyster)

Minced Garlic

Semi-chopped Onion leeks

A tablespoonful of Fresh or Dried Thyme

A tablespoonful of Chopped Parsley

Butter

Salt 

Pepper

Quick-melt Cheese

Bread

Procedure:

1. On a pre-heated pan put a little cooking oil and then add the butter. *Putting a little cooking oil prevents the butter from burning. 

2. Add the garlic and onion leeks. Let it sweat for a minute.

3. Add the mushrooms. Slowly stir. Let it cook for at least 3-5 minutes. If you are using oyster mushrooms let it brown a little.

4. Add the thyme, chopped parsley and season it with a pinch of salt and pepper.

5. And finally, add the diced quick-melt cheese. Let it melt and gradually stir everything.

I tweaked Roger Mooking's recipe to be able to perfectly pull it off. Originally, he used King Oyster Mushrooms but since it was not available, I replaced it with shiitake. Another is, instead of using goat cheese, I opted to use Magnolia Quick Melt Cheese which was cheaper and easier to find. Also, instead of bruschetta, I went for toasted bread.

Shiitake Mushroom Melt Sandwich ready to be devoured. :)

Simple. Fast. Easy. Yummy. :)