Oyster Mushroom and Roast Almond Pate

This is a delicious rich pate. It is easy to spread and goes well with crisp crackers or bread, as well as raw vegetables.

Oyster Mushroom and Roast Almond Pate
serves 4

75g flaked almonds
50g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
300g oyster mushrooms

Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven, 200c/gas6 for 5 minutes until light brown. Set aside a few flakes for garnish.

Melt 25g butter in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until soft. Add the mushrooms and turn up the heat, then cook until soft and lightly browned. Leave to cool.

Place the almonds and mushroom mixture in a processor and blend until smooth, adding the remaining butter. Season well.

Serve with the remaining almonds flaked on top.