- 1tbsp Olive oil.
- 1 Onion, peeled and finely chopped.
- 2 Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped.
- 500g Chestnut mushrooms, cleaned and sliced.
- 1 measure Cognac.
- ½ tsp English mustard.
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika.
- 250ml Premier Rich Vegetable Jus.
- 200ml Sour cream or crème fraiche.
- ½ Lemon
- A good twist of freshly ground pepper
- Sea salt
- To garnish:
- 4 tbsps Sour cream or crème fraiche
- Strips of gherkin to garnish
Chestnut Mushroom Stroganoff
Chestnut Mushroom Stroganoff
Delicious mushroom dish, perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
Ingredients
Method
1. Heat a frying pan on a medium heat, add the onion and garlic, gently fry until tender but without too much colour.
2. Add the mushrooms, continue cooking for 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and start to colour. Stir in the mustard and paprika, deglace with the Cognac and flame.
3. Pour in the Premier Rich Vegetable Jus, bring to the simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and remove from the heat, squeeze in the juice from the lemon.
4. Season to taste with the freshly ground pepper and sea salt. Spoon onto braised wild rice, garnish with a spoon of sour cream on top and strips of gherkin.
5. Your Essential Cuisine Chestnut Mushroom Stroganoff is now ready to serve.
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