{"id":"recipe_7b6cf91817","slug":"creamy-mushroom-sauce","title":"Creamy Mushroom Sauce","description":"A rich, velvety Eastern European style mushroom sauce made with fresh mushrooms, sautéed onions, and a touch of sour cream. 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Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.","group":"Sauté","title":"In a large skillet, melt the butter","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms have released their moisture and turned golden brown.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add the sliced mushrooms","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.","group":"Thicken","title":"Sprinkle the flour","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Thicken"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring to a light simmer.","group":"Simmer","title":"Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while stirring continuously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the sour cream. Season with salt and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened, but do not let it reach a rolling boil to prevent the sour cream from curdling.","group":"Simmer","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped dill. Serve warm.","group":"Finish","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"For a deeper flavor, you can use a mix of wild mushrooms or add a splash of white wine during the sautéing process. Fresh dill is the traditional finish that defines this regional style.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["saute","simmer"],"equipment":["large skillet","whisk","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":600,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes about 2.5 cups of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made 1 day in advance. Reheat gently on low heat without boiling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stovetop over low heat. 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