Mushrooms can taste delicious when cooked properly. They require the right procedure and the right ingredients for a delectable preparation. Some of the common edible mushrooms are white mushrooms or boletus, blewitt, yellow leg, chanterelle etc. Sautéed mushrooms can serve as a side dish to almost any cuisine. They can also be put into various dishes like pasta or pizza, mixed vegetables or meat and curries and can also be served as a whole dish when stuffed. The best way to prepare mushrooms is by sautéing it and using it as an ingredient in all the dishes. Get to know the right method to prepare mushrooms with the help of these easy-to-follow instructions and tips. Read on.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time Required: 20-30 Minutes
Resources Required:
1. 4-5 Mushrooms
2. 2 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil
3. 3 tablespoons of white vinegar
4. Salt to taste
5. ½ teaspoon of grounded pepper
6. 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh herbs
7. 2 tablespoons of chopped onions
8. 1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic
9. 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese
10. Large bowl
11. Frying pan
12. Knife
Instructions:
1. Clean the mushrooms
Wash the mushrooms properly and dry them before using. Check for worms or any other dirt particles.
2. Cut them into small pieces
Remove the stems of the mushrooms and cut them into ½ inch pieces. You can also cut the mushrooms into halves if you like larger chunks. If you want the stems, you can also slice the mushrooms into several pieces vertically.
3. Marinate the mushrooms
Put all the cut mushrooms into a large bowl and mix them with few drops of oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs. Make sure that all the mushrooms are properly marinated with the herb and oil mixture. Leave them for about 15 minutes.
4. Sauté the onions and garlic in the frying pan
Take a frying pan and over low heat, put oil and then put the chopped garlic and onions. Sauté those till the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the marinated mushrooms to the pan
Now put the marinated mushrooms into the frying pan and sauté them till the mushrooms release their juice. You may also cover the lid of the pan and leave it for about 5 minutes on low heat. Then, you can sauté again till the mushrooms are soft and the juice thickens.
6. Add the parmesan cheese
To this, add parmesan cheese and cook till it melts. This may take about 1-2 minutes depending upon the heat. Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to cook mushrooms in white sauce?
Preparing white sauce is not tough. You just need a glass of milk, one tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoon of flour. Mix these ingredients in a bowl properly making sure there are no lumps. Then, you take a frying pan and add some butter to it and pour the milk and flour mixture into it. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes or until it thickens a little.The white sauce is now ready and you can add your sautéed mushrooms into it and it is done.
Quick Tips:
- You can also add wine to your sautéed mushrooms for better taste and softness.
- Addition of vegetables like carrots and beans to sautéed mushrooms also helps in enhancing the flavour.
Things To Watch Out For:
1. While sautéing mushrooms do not crowd the pan, otherwise the mushrooms would not cook properly.
2. Always wash the mushrooms thoroughly as they often contain worms or dirt in their corners. You can also put the mushrooms into warm water for a few minutes to kill the worms.
3. Mushrooms contain high amounts of water, so while sautéing they often reduce in amount. Make sure you have a fair amount of mushrooms when cooking for large number of people.
