Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         large button mushrooms
                        -- wiped clean
                        -----marinade-----
   1      cup           olive oil
   4                    garlic cloves -- minced
   1      teaspoon      red pepper flakes -- crushed
   1      tablespoon    fresh parsley -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    fresh cilantro or basil
                        -- (chopped)
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground pepper
                        -----cold tomato dressing-----
   3                    tomatoes -- peeled, seeded
                        -- and chopped
   3                    shallots -- minced
     1/4  cup           sherry wine vinegar
     1/4  cup           tomato juice
     1/4  cup           extra virgin olive oil
   1                    lime -- juiced
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh parsley
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh cilantro
                        - or- basil

Preparation:

This Philippines-inspired cold tomato and lime dressing is compatible with grilled fish or chicken as well as mushrooms. To prevent the bamboo skewers from splintering in the heat of the fire, soak them in cold water for about half an hour and place them in the freezer for a few minutes before cooking. Combine all marinade ingredients in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add the mushrooms, toss to coat and set aside to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature. Source: Cecilia De Castro of Ma Cuisine "The Ma Cuisine Cooking School Cookbook", by Linda Lloyd, Toni Mindling Schulman, Patrick Terrail and Helene Siegal