Mushroom Sauce, Brown
A rich, savory brown mushroom sauce from the colonial era. This variation substitutes the cream of a white sauce with beef stock and a nutty brown roux, creating a deep, earthy accompaniment perfect for steaks or roasts.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Fresh button or cremini mushrooms (Can substitute with tinned mushrooms if preferred, as per original text)
- 1 tbsp Butter (for sautéing)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, ground
- 350 ml Beef stock (Or water, though stock provides better flavor for a brown sauce)
- 1.5 tbsp Butter (for roux)
- 1.5 tbsp All-purpose flour
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- 1Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth or rinsing quickly. Slice them thinly or chop into small pieces depending on preference.
- 2In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the roux butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a medium brown color and smells nutty. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3In a larger saucepan, melt the sauté butter over medium heat. Add the prepared mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.
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