Maree posted 5-22-98
150 ml. (5 fl. oz) olive oil
125 ml. (1/2 cup) water
4 tabs. (Aus) lemon juice (80 ml.- say 5 and 1/2 US Tbl. or just under 3 fl. oz.)
1 bay leaf
6 whole black peppercorns
2 crushed cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
500 g. (just less than 1 lb.) button mushrooms (champignons)- wiped clean
Place all ingredients (except for mushrooms) in a saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Take out the bayleaf.
Add mushrooms and simer for another 15 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Cool and then refrigerate in a covered vessel for 1-2 days before use to let flavour meld