This recipe can be useful in so many different ways. Add these white wine braised mushrooms to chicken dishes, meat, or soft rolls. They’re easy to make, have a great texture, and are super tasty!
what are braised mushrooms?
Braised mushrooms are slow-cooked, stovetop mushrooms that develop a delicious flavor as they cook. They’re normally sautéed first and then have liquids added to them like wine, broth, and occasionally cream.
You may have a simple chicken or meat recipe that you’d like to elevate. Topping them with these braised mushrooms will come in handy as they’re dairy-free and packed with flavor.
the ingredients for white wine braised mushrooms:
Olive Oil & Shallots:
Shallots are a nice change from onions and work perfectly in this recipe.
White Wine:
White wine is a great addition to any dish!
Broth:
The broth takes this dish from being good to being great. It helps the mushrooms develop the most delicious flavor.
how to make braised mushrooms:
- Sauté shallots, garlic, and mushrooms until they’re translucent. You’ll want to get a nice brown color on them so that they start developing some flavor.
- Braise them in some wine and broth on a low flame so that they soften.
- Make the sauce thicker by adding a little bit of cornstarch so that the texture is balanced and not too watery.
- Taste and season them with salt if needed.
- Garnish with herbs of your choice for beauty and flavor.
Variations and substitutes:
If you don’t have some of the ingredients for this recipe, or you don’t like some of them, here are some other options:
- Use onions instead of shallots.
- Flour instead of cornstarch.
- Red wine instead of white wine.
what kind of pot do you simmer mushrooms in?
A big, roomy pot with a cover is your best bet for simmering or braising mushrooms. You can use anything from a cast iron skillet to a stainless steel pan. And of course a non-stick pan.
In this recipe, we used this stainless steel skillet with a cover. If you prefer a non-stick pan with a cover, this one is perfect.
What to serve these braised mushrooms with:
Braised mushrooms might be what you consider “extra.” They’re not exactly a side dish on their own but they’re not either a salad or a main.
Therefore, they’re perfect for holidays or fancy dinners. You can use them to top these delicious chicken pastries (pictured above) or place them over top of the rib.
You can also dip crackers in them or use them as a spread over these soft rolls.
White Wine Braised Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over a medium flame.
- Add the shallot and cook for around three minutes, mixing well.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for around seven minutes.
- Add the wine, vegetable broth, and cornstarch. Bring to a soft boil, mix and cook for seven minutes.
- Lower the flame all the way and continue mixing and cooking for another 20 minutes or until the mushrooms have softened completely.
- You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more liquid or cornstarch. The liquid will make the sauce thinner and the cornstarch will make the sauce thicker.