Silesian Mushroom Sauce (Sos grzybowy śląski)

Sos grzybowy śląski, or Silesian Mushroom Sauce, is a traditional dish from the Silesian region of Poland. This rich and flavorful sauce is a staple in Silesian cuisine and is often served with meat, potatoes, or dumplings.

Silesian Mushroom Sauce (Sos grzybowy śląski)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable or mushroom broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 20 minutes, then drain and chop the mushrooms.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic, and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually pour in the vegetable or mushroom broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Add the chopped porcini mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Serve the Sos grzybowy śląski over your favorite meat, potatoes, or dumplings.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Whisk Knife Cutting board

Tools

Serving spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Sos grzybowy śląski is delicious served over pork chops, mashed potatoes, or potato dumplings.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of fresh and dried mushrooms in the sauce.

Cost

$10