Unleashing the culinary magic of humble mushrooms

Mushrooms, although often perceived as just ordinary vegetables, have immense flavour potential. With the right spices and preparation techniques, they can become the true star of our dishes, rivalling even the most aromatic wild mushrooms. How can we bring out the best in them?

Mushrooms are fungi that often do not excite culinary enthusiasts despite their commonness and easy availability. However, the right approach to their preparation can make them taste and smell comparable to more noble wild mushrooms. In this article, we will discover how, with a few simple tricks and well-chosen spices, mushrooms can become a delicious and aromatic base for many dishes.

The key to achieving juicy and aromatic mushrooms is the right frying technique.

• Slice thickness: Thicker slices of mushrooms retain their firmness better during frying.
• Heated fat: Thoroughly heat the fat before putting the mushrooms in the pan. This way, the fungi will brown quickly and won't release too much water.
• Evaporation of water: To make the mushrooms crispy, evaporating the water released during frying is worth evaporating. You can do this by frying them on higher heat or placing them in a colander for a moment.

If you want to try mushrooms in a slightly different form, we propose a recipe for aromatic fried mushrooms with onions. This is a simple yet incredibly tasty dish that you can serve as a side to meat, a component of casseroles, or simply eat on its own.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of mushrooms
• 1 large onion
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon of soy mushroom sauce
• Salt pepper to taste
• Half a teaspoon of dried thyme

Preparation:

1. Slice the mushrooms and dice the onion.
2. Heat the butter, add the mushrooms, and fry until the water evaporates.
3. Add the onions and fry until they turn translucent.
4. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and soy mushroom sauce.
5. Fry until golden brown.

Mushrooms can be used in many ways. By adding soy mushroom sauce, you ensure their flavour will be very close to wild mushrooms. Experiment with different spices and additions and discover new, surprising flavours.