Seasonal Mushroom at Cactus

Exploring autumnal flavors and innovative recipes, Cactus Kitchen & Bar is thrilled to introduce its new tasting menu: “Seasonal Fungo.” This culinary journey, dedicated entirely to mushrooms, celebrates the richness and versatility of these ingredients, perfectly aligned with the season and meticulously curated by our chef.

The journey begins with “Fungo 360,” a creative welcome from the chef that explores seasonal mushrooms in various textures. This dish serves as a perfect introduction to the variety and complexity of mushrooms, designed to amaze and delight from the first taste. It’s a sensory experience that prepares the palate for the varied flavor palette that will follow.

Continuing on the path, the menu is enriched with creative dishes that blend tradition and innovation:

• Cod with Porcini Milanese Style: A surprising combination of cod and porcini mushrooms, enriched with a green sauce that adds freshness and aromaticity to the dish. This pairing not only highlights the umami flavors of the mushrooms but adds a unique taste dimension to the cod.
• Potato and Mushroom Millefeuille: A dish that plays with textures through layers of Olanda and sweet potatoes with cardoncelli and honey mushrooms. This millefeuille celebrates autumn flavors and shows how mushrooms can transform even the simplest dishes into extraordinary creations.
• Plin Ravioli: Filled with Piemontese toma and accompanied by a sauce of honey mushrooms and pears, these ravioli offer a delightful balance between the sweetness of the pears and the savory flavor of the mushrooms, enriching every bite with taste and sophistication.
• Negative Milanese Risotto: An innovative reinterpretation of the classic risotto, where saffron and cuttlefish merge with a morel ragù for a surprisingly rich and nuanced result.
• Dentice Bombette: A robust dish of gibbous dentice, accompanied by provolone and turnip tops, and enriched by cardoncelli mushrooms that add a significant gustatory intensity.

The finale is the “Magic Forest Dessert,” a dessert that encapsulates the essence of the forest. Composed of porcini mushrooms, hazelnut, rosemary moss, currant gel, and truffle ice cream, this dish is not just a dessert but a work of art that combines bold flavors and contrasting textures for a memorable finish.

To complete the culinary experience, our menu includes cocktail and wine pairings specially selected to complement the intense flavors of the mushrooms. We also offer mushroom-based drinks, experimental and perfectly balanced, that further enrich the culinary experience.

Visit Cactus Kitchen & Bar for an autumnal culinary adventure that celebrates mushrooms in all their forms. Book now to explore the creativity and passion of our kitchen, in an elegant and welcoming setting. Let yourself be inspired and surprised by our new “Seasonal Fungo” menu, where each dish promises to take you on a journey of unforgettable flavors in the heart of Milan.