I’ve Been Cooking for These Monks for 20 Years
I’ve been coming to this Buddhist monastery for 20 years. This time I showed up with a mushroom I grew myself, and made dinner for the monks.
Volunteer Dharma skills: PadmaSamyeLing, Upstate New York.
https://www.padmasambhava.org/volunteer-dharma-skills-program
Boom Room Mushroom grow house: https://northspore.com/
Mushroom block shown is from: https://www.funjshrooming.com/
RECIPE
Chocolate Oyster Mushroom
• 1 large whole chocolate oyster mushroom cluster, substrate trimmed
• Neutral oil (canola, sunflower, vegetable, or avocado)
• Flake salt
• Heat a large cast iron on medium-high. Add mushroom stem-side down. Press with a second cast iron to expel water. Flip, press again on petal side — repeat as needed. Remove from heat and coat both sides with black pepper garlic mayo (below). Finish in oven at 375F for 15-25 minutes. Rest, then slice before serving.
Black Pepper Garlic Mayo
• 5 cloves garlic, toasted in skins, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• Pinch of flake salt
• Plant-based mayo, enough to coat both sides of mushroom
• Smash peppercorns in a mortar and pestle. Add garlic and salt and smash together until paste-like. Mix in mayo.
Mustard Potatoes
• 8 potatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 1 tablespoon onion granules
• Mix mustard and oil together, toss with potatoes to coat. Sear in cast iron, finish in oven at 375F for 15-20 minutes.
Roasted Onions
• Several onions, cut into wedges with root end intact
• Neutral oil and flake salt
• Toss lightly with oil and salt. Sear in hot pan, add a splash of water, then roast in oven until tender. Combine with potatoes to keep warm.
41 Comments
mouthwatering & heartwarming ❤
I am a Christian but really appreciate your genuine personality
Just curious is Franky an ESA animal?
Derek, what is the burn guard thing you use?
I have not lived in Vermont since 2004 (Irasburg) and i get blessed with this man whom i have never seen who also lives there? Plus he makes amazing food? Video was amazing!
I was right along with you until you put that mustard all over those potatoes.
I used to like to clean my dishes as i cook also but now I live without running water and have to carry it so that's not as easy for me.
This is my first time watching Derek. Very practical approach to cooking good basic food. I love good cast iron, good knives and cool weather. (I’ve already started a pot of beans on the stove.)
Could someone explain the ventilation fan that was used for the grow tent? I’d love to grow mushrooms in my sunroom (in a grow tent) without the risk of mushroom
spores in my lungs.
Beautiful 🍄 😮
Were is the broccoli or Brussels 😅 oʻŕ a nice salad
Hope the bee tax are paid.
I love temperature in the early to mid 70’s. However, I live in Florida and the summers are brutal. We have approximately two months of great temperatures per year. I’ve lived in Florida for 60 years so it’s my home. But if I could find my happy 70 degree place, I would consider a move at age 87. 😅❤😅
Newbie viewer, about a month now. THANK YOU for inspiring my cooking. I like the mix of things you chat about, and Frankie's comments 😂. I tried the oyster mushroom dish; it was tasty. I would never have thought of frying it that way.
I learn so much from you
I’m a next to the fireplace,cozy with a book a blanket and a hot cup cocoa person.
The cold is great for moving around,walking and playing with my dog.
Unfortunately I’m in A hot humid climate for awhile……
but my mountains are calling me daily❤
What is the texture of that mushroom when it is finished?
Friend rolling around the corner to check in. "Hey brother! We are ready to eat"
Just so peaceful
Yum❤
That looks so good yum
I loved the cooking portion of the video. And, what a treat to see the beautiful building and surroundings.
Yummy❤
I would love a big cookbook of the wholesome meals you would make at the monastery.
I’m always excited when you are cooking at the monastary. Lucky guests for sure❤
Beautiful mushrooms Derick
You refer to it as one mushroom? It's looks to me like many mushrooms.
You have recently helped me ‘convince myself’ 😉 to finally go back to this diet after perhaps 30 years since I walked away.
I am interested in purchasing the North Spore definitely. I use to make broths from mushrooms in the late 80’s ( while in the mushroom Capitol of the Country) but where I am at now there are very few options around for variety.
You make a great positive difference in the World.
Thanks 🙏
Clean as you go!!!! Love it brother, it’s the only way to go.
What would happen if you sliced the mushroom in half and cooked it in 2 pieces? That dude was huge!
Teach your doggo too to and two, please 🙂
That was a red belted polypore mushroom at the beginning!
That looks so unappetizing and unappealing, just like Buddhism. Love that mortar and pestle tho.
Lovely meal prep, thx for sharing your good energy. great to see the kitchen again & remember my time there. 🙏🏼
im a cold weather person too
Oh my goodness! I go to Padma Gochen Ling in Tennessee for empowerments from Venerable Khenpo and you cook for him at Padma Samye Ling!! Tashi deleg ❤️ Blessings on your beautiful healthy vegetarian food!
Is that a Sick Of It All tattoo—cool, I have one too.
Not only loved the cooking but also the bird song as you approached the temple.
Really love the looks of that mortar and pestle. Where did you find that one?
It's so fulfilling watching a grown man genuinely enjoying himself, especially when I see a bit of myself in there, gives me hope. Nice mushrooms too, very jealous.
insta sub just found ur channel awesome keep up the good work PS your black lab is the handsomest goodboy