Discover the delectable flavors of the classic French sauce, Forestière. This rich and savory sauce finds its origins in the forests of France, where foragers would gather a variety of wild mushrooms to create a flavorful accompaniment to their meals. Forestière sauce is typically made with a combination of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and chanterelle, sautéed in butter until golden brown. A splash of white wine, a touch of cream, and a hint of herbs and spices are added to create a luscious sauce that is perfect for elevating a variety of dishes. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this article will guide you through the steps needed to create a delicious Forestière sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of a French forest.
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SAUCE FORESTIERE (WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE)
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely chop mushrooms; there should be about 2 cups of each.
- Bring enough water to cover mushrooms to boil and add salt to taste. Add mushrooms and cook about 1 minute. Drain immediately. Put mushrooms in cheesecloth and squeeze to extract most of liquid.
- Put mushrooms into the container of food processor or electric blender and blend as fine as possible. There should be about 1/2 cup.
- Melt butter in saucepan and add mushrooms. Cook briefly and add cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Let simmer 5 minutes. Serve with roast meats, poached eggs, steamed fish, broiled chicken or roast rack of lamb (see recipe).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WOODLAND SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS (SAUCE FORESTIERE)
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dinner, condiments, sauces and gravies
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Trim off ends.
- Bring 5 cups of water to boil and add salt to taste. Add mushrooms and let simmer about 1 minute. Drain thoroughly and squeeze to extract excess fluid.
- Put mushrooms into container of food processor or blender and blend thoroughly. There should be about 1 cup or slightly more.
- Heat butter in saucepan and add puree of shallots and garlic. Cook briefly and add mushroom puree and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add creme fraiche and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add curry powder, salt and pepper. Cook over very low heat about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 141, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 338 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOURNEDOS OF BEEF FORESTIERE
Steps:
- Combine wine, oil, thyme, onion and garlic. Marinate steaks 30 minutes in baking dish. May refrigerate up to 1 day, bring to room temperature a 1/2 hour before cooking. Place steak in roasting pan, add onions and season to taste. Roast in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes. Reduce somewhat for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Remove steaks and onions from pan and tent with foil. Save pan and meat juices.
- For the Sauce Forestiere: In small skillet, cook bacon lardons on high until crisp and brown. Remove from pan. Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat. Use fat to cook mushrooms 3 to 5 minutes, stirring gently. Add to bacon. Meanwhile, bring wine, thyme and bay to boil and reduce to about 2 tablespoons.
- Set roasting pan over medium-high burner. Pour in beef stock; mix with cooking scraps. Bring to boil and simmer 3 minutes to begin to thicken. Stir in wine glaze, butter, bacon, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Heat and remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Slice filets on the bias, sauce and garnish with onions. Serve with Chateau Potatoes, Creamed Carrots and Minted Green Pea Timbales (separate recipes).
POULET FORESTIERES
Forestiere is a French term meaning "of the forest," referring to dishes (usually poultry, meat or game fowl) garnished with potatoes, bacon and wild mushrooms. This dish is considered to be one of the Continental European Classics and one that is underrecognized outside of France.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in shallow dish. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden on outside and no longer pink inside. Remove and keep warm.
- Add 1 teaspoon butter to the pan. Add bacon/ham pieces as well as the shallots or onions and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes or until softened and browned. Add remaining 1 tablespoon flour and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Pour in stock, wine and cognac and bring to boil, stirring. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low, stir in parsley or chives and whipping cream. Season and return chicken to pan and simmer until mashed potatoes are ready to plate, stirring occasionally.
- While chicken is simmering, place the potato in a pan of cold water, boil then simmer until you can pierce with a fork. Drain. Using a potato masher, slowly add the butter, milk and sage and mix until smooth and creamy. You may not need all of the butter or milk, depending on your potato and how it mashes.
- Put a dollop of mashed potato in the centre of each plate and arrange the chicken around it. Pour the sauce over and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms have a more intense flavor and better texture than canned or dried mushrooms.
- Choose the right type of mushrooms. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all good choices for forestiere sauce.
- Sauté the mushrooms properly. Cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat until they are browned and tender. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the mushrooms will steam instead of sautéing.
- Use a good quality dry white wine. A dry white wine will help to deglaze the pan and add flavor to the sauce.
- Add cream or crème fraîche at the end. This will help to thicken the sauce and make it more luxurious.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and herbs to taste until the sauce is flavorful and well-balanced.
Conclusion:
Forestiere sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used with a variety of dishes. It is perfect for chicken, beef, pork, or fish. It can also be used as a pasta sauce or as a topping for pizza or bruschetta. With its rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture, forestiere sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.
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