Eggs with Mushrooms
A savory Anglo-Indian stew featuring hard-boiled eggs and button mushrooms simmered in a rich, tangy onion and butter sauce. A classic vegetarian dish from the colonial era.
Ingredients
- 6 whole Large eggs
- 250 grams Button mushrooms (Approximately 1/2 pint or 8-9 oz)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (For acidulated water)
- 1 whole Spanish onion, large
- 2 tbsp Butter (for frying)
- 1 tbsp Butter (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Water or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp Prepared mustard (English or Dijon)
- 2 tsp Vinegar (White or Cider) (A dessertspoonful)
- 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1Place eggs in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool. Once cool, peel the eggs.
- 2Prepare a bowl of water mixed with the lemon juice. Clean the mushrooms (peel if the skins are tough or discolored) and immediately drop them into the acidulated water to prevent browning. Drain and chop them roughly.
- 3Slice the Spanish onion. In a stew-pan or deep skillet, melt the frying butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and fry until they are tender and translucent.
- 4Add the chopped mushrooms to the onions and stir. In a small bowl, mash the thickening butter and flour together to form a paste (beurre manié), or simply sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for a minute. Add the water (or stock) and stir well to dissolve the flour mixture and create a sauce.
- 5Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook gently for nearly 30 minutes until the mushrooms are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- 6Stir in the prepared mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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