Separate the mushrooms tops and the stalks and slice the mushrooms and set aside.

Rough chop the oyster mushrooms and pan fry in butter and olive oil with salt, pepper and cayenne till brown and crispy

In a large saucepan heat some olive oil and butter and fry the garlic.

Once the garlic starts to brown add the mushroom stalks and a handful of the sliced mushrooms

Season with a stock cube, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Mix well

Once the mushrooms release their water add about 300 ml of water

Blend the mixture in a blender till smooth

In the same pan heat 1 tbsp of butter and fry the sliced mushrooms

Once they release their water add in the blended mixture through a fine sieve.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and once the mushrooms are cooked through add the cream and turn off the stove

Garnish with cheese, the fried oyster mushrooms and fresh basil.

Serve