Mushroom Caviar

Name: Mushroom Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill for garnish; 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch dice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

This “caviar,” most commonly spread on toast, is little more than sautéed mushrooms, but with an unusual texture and a decidedly Russian character. Do not mince the mushrooms too finely or they will become pasty.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2

Europe
Russia
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Eastern Europe

Method

Put the butter in a skillet and turn the heat to medium. A minute later, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook until lightly browned, 10 minutes or so.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, then g