Sauce forestiere, a French culinary term, is a robust and flavorful sauce commonly used in the preparation of red meats, poultry dishes, and at times, vegetables. This rich sauce is characterized by a medley of aromatic wild mushrooms such as chanterelles, shiitake, or porcini, cooked in a savory base of either brown stock, beef or veal demi-glace, or even red wine sauce. The presence of mushrooms in the sauce adds an earthy, umami flavor dimension that complements a wide array of main dishes. Sauce forestiere is an excellent way to elevate the taste of any meal and is sure to impress your guests.
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VEAL FORESTIERE
Breaded veal cutlets with a Marsala mushroom sauce - delicious!
Provided by Bobbi
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly flour veal cutlets, and shake off the excess. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place cutlets in pan, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove veal from pan, and set aside.
- Saute garlic and shallots in skillet until shallots are tender. Stir in mushrooms, and continue to cook until mushrooms begin to sweat. Pour in the wine; cook 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring with a spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan. Pour in stock, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until liquid begins to reduce.
- Return veal to pan with artichokes, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, arrange the veal on plates, and spoon the sauce over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 577.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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
PROVENçALE SAUCE
Provençale sauce is a fragrant tomato sauce made with sautéed onions, garlic, capers, olives, and herbes de Provence.
Provided by Danilo Alfaro
Categories Sauce
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, sauté onions until they're translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato concassé, garlic, and herbes de Provence. Continue to sauté until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, capers, and olives; and bring to a simmer and reduce for about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 378 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 16 servings (2 oz each; 1 quart), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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).
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
CREAMY CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS
Whether you scored wild mushrooms at the farmers' market, found cultivated maitake or shiitake at the supermarket or just have some baby bellas on hand, this healthy creamy chicken recipe is delicious with any of them. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Carolyn Malcoun
Categories 5-Ingredient Chicken Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil and mushrooms to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to high, add wine and cook until it has mostly evaporated, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in cream, any accumulated juice from the chicken and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 329.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- To make a rich and flavorful sauce, use a variety of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
- Sauté the mushrooms in butter until they are browned and caramelized for extra flavor.
- Use a good quality red wine for the sauce. A dry red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, will work well.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs, such as thyme or rosemary.
- Serve the sauce over grilled or roasted meats, such as steak, chicken, or pork.
Conclusion:
Sauce forestiere is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you are sure to enjoy this classic French sauce.
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