Chanterelle Sauce

This versatile chanterelle sauce is perfect for pasta, chicken, or even drizzling over creamy mashed potatoes, adding a touch of gourmet elegance to any dish.

This silky sauce showcases the golden beauty and rich flavor of dried chanterelle mushrooms.

Chanterelle Sauce

Ingredients

For 4 portions:

• ½ cup dried chanterelle mushrooms

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup white wine

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Rehydrate the chanterelle mushrooms in 1 cup of warm water for 15 minutes. Once softened, chop them coarsely.

2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until they become fragrant and translucent.

3. Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, allowing their flavors to meld. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

4. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens to a silky consistency.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve this luxurious sauce over your favorite dish, and enjoy the rich, earthy flavors.