Wild Mushroom Ragout with a Spinach Potato Cake

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cup assorted sliced wild mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1/2 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2/3 cup mushroom broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped and blanched spinach
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup seasoned flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
• Essence, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 long chives

1. For the ragout: In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
2. Add the mushrooms and shallots and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, green onions and garlic and continue sauteeing for 1-2 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the mushroom broth to the Sauteed mixture and reduce by half.
6. Finish with the butter and reseason.
7. For the potato cakes: In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, potatoes and garlic together.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Portion the mixture into 2-ounce cakes.
10. Dredge the cakes in the seasoned flour.
11. Dip into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off.
12. Coat each cake completely with the seasoned bread crumbs.
13. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
14. When the pan is smoking hot, add the cakes.
15. Saute until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
16. Flip the cakes over and continue sauteeing until golden brown.
17. Remove from pan and drain on a paper-lined plate.
18. Season with Essence.
19. Spoon the ragout in the center of the plate.
20. Place the cakes in the center of the ragout.
21. Garnish with chopped parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and long chives.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/wild-mushroom-ragout-with-a-spinach-potato-cake-recipe.html (may not work)