Duxelle
Duxelle is a classic French preparation of finely chopped mushrooms, shallots, and herbs sautéed in butter. It is often used as a filling for pastries, such as beef Wellington, or as a topping for meats and fish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and it evaporates.
- Pour in the white wine and cook until it has evaporated.
- Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 60 per serving
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 4g
Supplies
Skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring cup
Tools
Spatula Cooking spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the duxelle as a topping for grilled steak or as a filling for puff pastry appetizers.
Tips & tricks
For a deeper flavor, use a mix of different mushroom varieties, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
Cost
$8