Russia · Vegetable and Mushroom Dishes

Mushrooms in Sour Cream

30 min4 servings280 kcal

A quick, comforting Russian classic: champignons are sautéed with onion and garlic until golden, then finished with a velvety sour cream sauce.

Mushrooms in Sour Cream

Ingredients

  • champignon mushrooms500 g
  • large onion1 piece
  • sour cream200 g
  • butter30 g
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves3 piece
  • wheat flour1 tbsp
  • bunch fresh dill or parsley1

Method

  1. 1Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth; slice. Finely dice the onion. Mince garlic and herbs.
  2. 2Heat the butter and oil together in a skillet. Sauté onion over medium heat until soft and golden.
  3. 3Raise heat to high. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until all moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms are lightly browned. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  4. 4Sprinkle flour evenly over the mushrooms. Stir quickly and cook 1 minute so the flour cooks out.
  5. 5Reduce heat to very low. Add sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir well to a smooth sauce and warm through 2–3 minutes — do not boil.
  6. 6Remove from heat, stir in the fresh herbs and serve.