Mushroom and zucchini stew

Appetizers - Mushroom and zucchini stew by Marioara F. - Recipia

Mushroom and zucchini stew is served hot as a main course, with a creamy milk and sour cream sauce. The mushrooms soften in the milk, while the zucchini rounds cook until tender. I choose small, firm mushrooms so their slices stay whole in the pan. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 38 minutes. Rest: 15 minutes. Total time: 68 minutes. Serves: 4. About 180 kcal and 10 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (150 g)
  • 15 ml oil
  • 500 g mushrooms
  • 1 garlic clove (optional)
  • 480 ml milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 400 g zucchini
  • 2-3 tablespoons sour cream (at least 20% fat)

Preparation

1. Take the sour cream out of the fridge 15 minutes ahead. Finely chop the onion, clean and slice the mushrooms, then rinse them briefly and dry them. Peel the zucchini and cut it into rounds. 2. In a large pan, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, until slightly translucent. 3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they soften and the liquid they release has reduced. If using garlic, add 1 crushed clove now. 4. Pour 240 ml milk into the pan, then add the salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, until the sauce starts to reduce. 5. Add the zucchini rounds and cook for another 10 minutes, until tender. 6. Pour in the remaining 240 ml milk. Mix the sour cream with a few spoonfuls of hot sauce, then stir it into the pan. Cook everything over low heat for 5 minutes, without letting it boil.

Notes

Serve the stew with mămăligă, a Romanian cornmeal porridge, or eat it with bread. Choose firm mushrooms with dry caps and no soft spots. If they’re large, cut the slices a little thinner than the zucchini rounds so they soften at the same rate. If the mushrooms or zucchini release a lot of liquid, leave the pan uncovered for another 3-5 minutes, until the sauce lightly coats the spoon. Crushed garlic can go in with the mushrooms, if you want to use it. The dish contains dairy. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat only the portion you’re going to eat.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen mushrooms?

Yes, thaw and drain them well. Cook them in the pan for 5 minutes before adding the milk.

How thick should I cut the zucchini rounds?

Cut them about 1 cm thick so they keep their shape while cooking.

What should I do if the sauce curdles?

Keep the pan over low heat after adding the sour cream and turn off the heat before the sauce boils.

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Category: Appetizers Author: Marioara F. Views: 1151 Date: 21.10.2024
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