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Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
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Enclose in paper bag 15 minutes.
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Peel and seed peppers, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
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Add button mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until mushrooms are softened but still hold shape, about 7 minutes.
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Transfer mushrooms to large bowl.
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Add 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet.
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Add shiitake mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer mushrooms to same bowl.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet.
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Add oyster mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
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Transfer mushrooms to same bowl; reserve skillet.
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Toast chiles de arbol in small skillet over high heat until just beginning to darken, about 15 seconds.
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Transfer 3 chiles to spice mill and finely grind; reserve remaining whole chiles.
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Heat 1/2 cup oil in reserved skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Add garlic and next 5 ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon of ground chiles de arbol, and remaining 6 whole chiles de arbol; stir to coat.
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Add 3 cups water and both vinegars; season generously with salt.
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Bring to boil, stirring frequently, then pour vinegar mixture over mushrooms in bowl.
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Add red pepper strips.
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Cool completely.
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Cover and chill overnight.
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(Can be made 1 week ahead.
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Keep refrigerated.)
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Strain mushroom escabeche over large bowl.
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Arrange drained mushrooms on large platter; discard garlic cloves and bay leaves.
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Drizzle mushrooms with some of marinade.
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Garnish with parsley leaves and serve.
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*Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.