Cauliflower and mushroom gratin
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Cauliflower and mushroom gratin is very light, yet filling. It cooks quickly and turns out incredibly delicious and aromatic. The mushroom sauce, inspired by the classic béchamel, perfectly complements the cauliflower, giving it new flavor notes. Recipe: Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can use any mushrooms—button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, or porcini.
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Step 2
Sauté the onion in vegetable oil until soft.
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Step 3
Add the cleaned mushrooms, cut into several pieces. Cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms become slightly soft.
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Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix. Then slowly pour in the cream while stirring vigorously. Add the egg, season with salt and pepper to taste, and don't forget a pinch of nutmeg. Mix everything well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Place small cauliflower florets in the bottom of a baking dish and sprinkle lightly with salt.
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Step 6
Pour the fragrant mushroom sauce over the top.
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Step 7
Sprinkle with hard cheese grated on a fine grater. Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
The cauliflower and mushroom gratin is ready. Serve hot and enjoy!