The simplest way to cook mushrooms is to slice them and let them hang in a sauté pan along with a little butter and olive oil until they surrender, kinda like the first of many Goldman Sachs board members – into seared, caramelized, succulent heaven! It’s when they turn brown that a whole new layer of flavour is reached – which is why sautéed mushrooms transform everything they come into contact with – burgers, sandwiches, pastas, risottos, pestos, pâtés, sauces – they really can show up anywhere. You’ll wonder why it’s taken you so long to make something so simple that makes such a big difference to so many things you put together every single day.
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1. Get yourself a whack of mushrooms and wipe ’em down.
2. Slice ’em up.
3. Get the butter in a hot pan.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms.
5. add a little salt – it help them release their water.
6. Drizzle a little olive oil and let the heat do the rest.
7. They’re starting to give up their water.
8. Then they’ll begin to brown.
9. You don’t have to but a splash of red wine at this point is a pretty good idea!
10. Wine cookin’ down.
11. Searing has begun.
12. Some serious searing …
13. I told you it was serious.
14. Real serious.
15. Now that’s some seriously seared mushrooms.
mushrooms sautéed with a splash of red wine
yield as much as you want
1. Wipe clean and slice:
- as many mushrooms as you want
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add:
- dollop of butter
- a swirl of olive oil
- a good sprinkle of salt
- splash of red wine, optional
3. Add the sliced mushrooms, be sure to spread them out in an even layer – if you don’t, they will steam rather than brown. Keep the heat medium, keep an eye on them so they don’t burn, and they’re done when they’ve reached a nice golden brown.
get creative
A variety of additions in any combination you like, can join the sautéed mushrooms:
- any fresh herb, chopped – parsley, chives, thyme, sage
- a sprinkle of any dried herb – thyme, oregano, rosemary
- cracked black pepper, curry or smoked paprika
- minced garlic, finely chopped shallots or sliced scallions
- finely diced hot peppers
- citrus juice & zest – lemon or lime
- shot of vinegar – balsamic, red wine, white wine or flavoured
- any asian seasonings – soy, hoisin or oyster sauce or sweet chili sauce
- get rich – a splash of cream and nob of butter
- finish with a splash of red wine and cook down for 2-3 minutes
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