Mushroom Jus (Mushroom Gravy)
Servings
4Serving size
3 TablespoonsThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make good leftovers.
Ingredients
| 2 cup Water |
| 1 ounce Mushrooms, shiitake, dried (dried porcini is best) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 4 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
Instructions
Add the dried porcini.
When the water begins to boil reduce the heat to low.
Let the mushrooms steep in the warm water for 1 hour.
Remove the broth from the heat and pour into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl.
Set the mushrooms aside for another use (Porcini Mashed Potatoes are a great choice).
Gently pour the broth back into the saucepan. Leave the little bit of grit at the bottom of the bowl.
Return the broth to low heat and let reduce to 2/3 cup.
Add the salt and pepper.
Add the butter and whisk until smooth.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Yes, this is an expensive sauce. An ounce of dried porcini will cost you about eight dollars, which translates to about $2.00 per serving, but it is oh, so worth it (and so very, very easy to make). This is a rich, silky sauce that will make you a star at your next special occasion meal. Every now and then it is worth the splurge.