Uhmami Mushroom Spread - Uhmami
The aroma of mushrooms characterises Uhmami Mushroom Spread, a plant-based preparation that offers a different way to bring the aromatic notes of the forest to the table. The recipe is inspired by kechek el fouquara, known in the Lebanese tradition as “the poor man’s cheese”, and revisits the concept in a spreadable version designed for a variety of culinary uses. The combination of porcini mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms defines the product’s identity, with an intense and distinctive aromatic profile.
The preparation contains wheat bulgur, cold-pressed sunflower seed oil, water, shiitake mushroom powder (Lentinula edodes), porcini mushroom powder (Boletus edulis) and whole sea salt. The recipe combines a wheat-based foundation with two varieties of mushrooms, which are the main contributors to its flavour and the notes reminiscent of the forest floor. The result is a mushroom spread that can be used directly on bread or as an ingredient to enrich more elaborate dishes.
In the kitchen, its versatility allows it to be used in everything from appetisers to first courses. It can be spread on bruschetta, toast, sandwiches and flatbreads, on its own or with your favourite ingredients, to create flavourful fillings with a distinctive character. It is also suitable for finishing pasta and risottos, preparing fillings for fresh pasta and savoury pies, or adding an aromatic note to sauces and dressings. In these preparations, the mushroom flavour becomes a distinctive feature, suitable for both simple recipes and more elaborate combinations.
The pairings suggested by the producer include pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots, cabbage and onions. These ingredients make it possible to experiment with different combinations, balancing the sweetness of certain vegetables with the characteristic notes of mushrooms. The spread can be used to enrich a vegetable filling, top a bruschetta or enhance the flavour of a first course. It also offers an alternative to the classic use on bread when preparing savoury pies and sauces.
The reference to kechek el fouquara connects this product with a Lebanese culinary tradition, while the use of mushrooms defines its distinctive character. Uhmami thus presents a plant-based preparation suitable for different occasions, from aperitifs to everyday meals, leaving room for creativity when choosing pairings. Its spreadable consistency makes it easy to use in fillings, while the presence of porcini and shiitake suggests combinations with vegetables and savoury dishes.
The product contains gluten and may contain traces of sesame, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard and lupins. This information is important to consider when making food choices, particularly in the presence of allergies or intolerances. For those wishing to explore new culinary combinations, Uhmami Mushroom Spread offers a variety of uses, from quick and simple preparations to more elaborate recipes, with the aromatic profile of porcini and shiitake mushrooms at the heart of the pairings.
