Pheasant Phungi Perfection Recipe
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Pheasant Phungi Perfection

By: Sarah 
"A pheasant and mushroom lover's dream! The gameyness of the pheasant and the gameyness of the mushrooms validate each other splendidly! Killer! Spoon over cooked pasta or rice, and top with grated parmesan cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.5 ounce) package dried forest mushroom blend
  • 1 (.5 ounce) package dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pheasant - deboned, skinned and cut into small chunks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 portobello mushroom cap, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, reconstitute dried mushrooms in water according to package instructions. Drain, and reserve the water. Chop reconstituted mushrooms into small pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute pheasant meat with garlic and basil until lightly browned. Remove meat from pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add butter to oil in skillet. Saute shallots, reconstituted mushrooms and portobello mushroom until golden brown. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, and all but 1/4 cup of the mushroom soaking water. Dissolve arrowroot powder in water, and stir into mushroom mixture. Return pheasant meat to skillet, and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 538 | Total Fat: 31.9g | Cholesterol: 157mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by Seamonkey   view full review
I am always looking for new ways to make a dish and I was very happy with this refreshing way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by wannabegourmet   view full review
This was a wonderful recipe. I have never had pheasant before. My husband has and he said it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by C.W. Gass   view full review
I have to agree with the other reviewers- this is a phantastic pheasant recipe! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by Val E.   view full review
Only change was to crock-pot the pheasant. When I finally combined it, my knees...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by LMF443   view full review
This recipe rates a 5 star if you make is as it's written. I read through the other reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by Rachel   view full review
This is by far the best pheasant recipe I've tasted! It was just fantastic! I didn't change...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by Melissa   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe! Restaurant worthy~ I did however alter a few things. I actually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Samantha   view full review
Fantastic.... I have a restaurant in Spain and everyone loves it...used the slow cooker aswell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by Tani   view full review
Great recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2004 by ALXINGRAMSEW   view full review
Many compliments and thanks for this recipe. The flavor is FANTASTIC. The leftovers froze...

 

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