When it comes to French cuisine, mushrooms are a beloved ingredient. They add a rich, earthy flavor to dishes and can be prepared in a variety of ways. One classic French mushroom dish is the sautéed mushroom, also known as champignons à la grecque. This simple but elegant dish is made with fresh mushrooms, butter, and shallots, and is often served as a side dish or appetizer. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create delicious French-style mushrooms.
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FRENCH MUSHROOM SOUP
This recipe is adapted from Martha's first book, Entertaining.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook onions in 4 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium heat until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook over low heat for 4 minutes without browning. Add the stock, blending it completely with the flour. Add the parsley, bay leaf, and thyme, and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into a second pot.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the cremini mushrooms and season with salt. Cook until softened, and then add the shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Season with salt and lemon juice and cook until mushrooms are deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reheat stock mixture to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks and cream until blended. While whisking, slowly add a cupful of the hot soup into the cream mixture and add back to the soup and heat to just below a simmer (if the soup simmers, the yolks will curdle). Add the cooked mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Serve garnished with parsley.
FRENCH-STYLE MUSHROOM STEW
Mushrooms simmered with onions, wine, and carrots make for a rich, French-style stew. Serve with egg noodles, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Scott Horten
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Main Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine all four mushroom types in a large bowl with onions; toss gently to mix.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a very large pot over medium-high heat. Cover the bottom of the pot with one layer of the mushroom-onion mixture. Cook, without moving them around too much, until they begin to brown and caramelize on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir and cook another 3 to 5 minutes to brown the other side. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pot, and repeat with another batch. Continue until all mushrooms and onions are cooked.
- Season mushroom-onion mixture with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and 1 tablespoon oil to the pot. Add leek and carrots and saute until leeks turn a light golden color and start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 more minute.
- Add wine, vegetable broth, tamari, cayenne, thyme, and bay leaves, and scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Carefully add the mushroom-onion mixture. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, until carrots and onions are tender and sauce has thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
FRENCH FRIED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Soak onions in milk and water for 30 minutes to remove some of the harshness. Drain and spread on towels.
- Preheat oil to 350 to 370 degrees. Dip onions in batter and fry, for about 5 minutes until light brown; drain on absorbent paper.
- To fry mushrooms, cut stems 1/4-inch below caps. Wipe caps clean with paper and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt. Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Dip mushrooms in fritter batter and fry, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
CRISPY FRENCH-FRIED MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Crispy French-fried Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chicagopm
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 20 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Thoroughly mix flour, salt, baking powder and pepper.
- Beat egg yolk and milk together.
- Blend in the dry ingredients.
- Beat egg white until foamy, add sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.
- Fold into milk mixture.
- Dip mushrooms in batter.
- Drain.
- Roll in Chex cereal crumbs.
- Drop in a few at a time into deep, hot oil (385 degrees).
- Fry until golden brown, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 204, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 2
FRENCH ONION & MUSHROOM GREEN BEANS
French-cut green beans, sliced sweet onions, mushrooms, and thyme are topped with shredded cheese for a quick, delicious side dish.
Provided by Crisco
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Crisco®
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and vinegar. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans, mushrooms and thyme. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onions and salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes to until desired doneness. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 218.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms will have a better flavor and texture than mushrooms that have been sitting in the refrigerator for a while.
- Clean the mushrooms properly. Use a damp cloth to wipe the mushrooms clean. Do not wash them under running water, as this can make them soggy.
- Slice the mushrooms thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add flavor and texture to your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the mushrooms will not cook evenly.
- Cook the mushrooms over medium heat. This will help them to brown and caramelize.
- Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Add herbs and spices to taste. This will help to create a more flavorful dish.
- Serve the mushrooms immediately. This will ensure that they are at their best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
French-style mushrooms are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family.
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