Sautéed mushrooms facts for kids
Baby bella (portobello) mushrooms being sautéed
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| Alternative names | Champignons sautés au beurre |
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| Type | Dish |
| Course | Side dish |
| Main ingredients | Mushrooms |
| Ingredients generally used | Butter |
Sautéed mushrooms (in French, Champignons sautés au beurre) is a yummy dish made by quickly cooking mushrooms in a hot pan. This cooking method is called sautéing. You can enjoy sautéed mushrooms as a side dish with your meal. They are also used in other recipes like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Sometimes, they are a tasty topping for steaks or toast.
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What are Sautéed Mushrooms?
Sautéed mushrooms are a popular dish. They are made by quickly cooking sliced or whole mushrooms. Usually, butter is used for sautéing them. You can also use margarine or cooking oils like olive oil or canola oil. Sometimes, a mix of oil and butter is used.
The mushrooms are cooked over high heat until they turn a nice brown color. It's important for the oil or butter to be very hot before you add the mushrooms. If you cook them for too long, they might lose their moisture. This can make them shriveled and not as good.
Adding Flavor to Your Mushrooms
To make the dish even more delicious, you can add lemon juice. Different herbs and seasonings, along with salt and pepper, also work well. Some people like to add chopped green onions or shallots too. Sautéed mushrooms are a vegetarian dish. They can even have a texture that reminds you of meat!
How to Enjoy Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed mushrooms are often served on their own as a side dish. They are also a key ingredient in many other recipes. These include famous dishes like beef bourguignon and coq au vin. They are also used in poulet en cocotte, Poulet Saute Chasseur, soups, and stews.
Mushrooms in Other Foods
Sautéed mushrooms are also used to make sauces. They are a main part of duxelles. Duxelles is a paste made by cooking mushrooms, onions, shallots, and herbs in butter. This paste is super flavorful!
You can also use sautéed mushrooms as a topping. They are great on cooked steaks or toast. They are also served specifically with steaks as a side. Sometimes, they are used as a garnish to make a dish look nicer. The natural flavors in mushrooms, like glutamic acid, make them add a lot of taste to any meal.
Images for kids
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A close-up view of sautéed baby bella mushrooms
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Sautéed champignon mushrooms
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Duxelles being cooked
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Sautéed field mushrooms on toast, with several additional ingredients
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A beef fillet garnished with sautéed mushrooms
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