Fried mushrooms
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This method works for any edible mushrooms except oily ones. Always sauté the onion first, because the mushrooms will release liquid, and if cooked together from the start, the onion will not brown but rather stew in the mushroom juice. The best options are button mushrooms or oyster mushrooms. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Purchase any edible non-oily mushrooms. Rinse them in water together with peeled onion.
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Step 2
Slice the mushrooms into large pieces. Since sliced mushrooms lose about half their volume, or even more, when fried, it's best to cut them large. If you slice them too finely, you'll end up with mushroom puree after frying!
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Step 3
Slice the onion into half-rings. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes.
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Step 4
Be sure to stir the fried onions so they don't burn. As soon as the onion slices are browned, you can add the sliced mushrooms.
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Step 5
Place them in a pan and season with salt and pepper. Gently mix. The salt will draw out moisture from the mushrooms, helping them to cook faster. First, though, you need to simmer them in their own juices. Once the liquid has evaporated, the pieces will start to fry and brown.
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Step 6
Fried mushrooms are ready when they change color and develop a rich flavor and aroma. Keep in mind that they might get slightly burnt at this stage, so stir them frequently and monitor the frying process.
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Step 7
Place the fried mushrooms on a plate and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with toasted bread slices, toast, or pâté.