Mushrooms are not only a tasty and nutritious ingredient, but also a real delicacy that gives dishes a unique taste and aroma.
They are suitable for preparing a variety of dishes – from light snacks to sophisticated main dishes. Below are some mushroom recipes to help you create a gourmet dinner at home.
1. Cream soup of porcini mushrooms
White mushrooms are a classic of gourmet cuisine. Their rich flavor and aroma make them perfect for soup.
Ingredients:
400 g of porcini mushrooms
1 medium bulb
2 Art. l. butter
2 Art. l. olive oil
500 ml of chicken broth
200 ml of cream (20-30% fat)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cut the mushrooms into thin slices. Heat the butter and olive oil in a deep saucepan.
Add chopped onion and fry until transparent. Add the mushrooms and sauté them until golden.
Pour in the chicken broth and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Blend the soup with a blender until smooth. Pour in the cream, bring to a boil, but do not boil.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crispy croutons.
2. Risotto with chanterelles
Risotto is one of the most favorite dishes of gourmets. Chanterelles add a richness of taste and texture to the dish.
Ingredients:
300 g chanterelles
200 g of rice for risotto (arborio)
1 liter of vegetable broth
1 bulb
2 cloves of garlic
100 ml of white wine
50 g of grated parmesan
50 g of butter
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, fresh thyme to taste
Preparation:
Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the chopped onion and garlic until soft.
Add the rice and stir to absorb the oil and flavor. Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
Gradually add the broth in portions, stirring the risotto constantly, until the rice is tender but slightly al dente.
In a separate pan, fry chanterelles with butter and thyme until ready.
Mix the mushrooms with the finished risotto, add parmesan, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve hot.
3. Mushroom julienne in cocottes
This French classic with fried mushrooms and a cream sauce under a cheese crust will be the decoration of your dinner.
Ingredients:
300 g of champignons or other mushrooms
1 bulb
200 ml of cream
100 g of hard cheese (Emmenthal, Parmesan)
2 Art. l. butter
1 Art. l. flour
Salt, pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cut the mushrooms and fry them together with the onion in butter until golden.
Add the flour and mix, then pour in the cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.
Place the mushrooms in cocottes or small baking forms, sprinkle grated cheese on top.
Bake in an oven heated to 180°C for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is browned.
Serve hot as an appetizer or main course.
Mushrooms are a versatile ingredient that can be used to prepare both simple dishes and complex gourmet masterpieces. Dishes with mushrooms give a rich taste and aroma, and their preparation does not require a lot of time or complex ingredients. Try these recipes to make a real gourmet dinner at home!
