Name: Grilled Shiitake Mushroom Topping
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Why This Recipe Works

For a different take on a burger topping, we created a cross between a slaw and a sauce. Using the same fire on which we cook the burgers, we lightly char a vegetable to add a smoky element. Once the vegetable is cool, we toss it in a tangy dressing made of buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar. A dollop is all it takes to dress up any burger.

Instructions

Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, chives, mustard, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Set aside.

Toss mushrooms with oil in large bowl (do not clean bowl). Grill mushrooms over hot fire until lightly charred and softened, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Return to bowl and let cool, 5 minutes. Slice mushrooms thin, then transfer to bowl with reserved sour cream mixture. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.