Duxelles 01
Essentially a pate, Duxelles is an Old School appetizer, and often used as an ingredient in other Haute’ Cuisine offerings. The recipe here is from memory, since I needed one quick for the Filet BĂ©arnaise recipe, but my official recipe will probably surface on here eventually.
Course
Appetizer
,
Hors d’oeuvre
,
Starter
Cuisine
French (Haute)
,
Vegetarian
Servings
Prep Time
4
4 oz. servings
30
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
4 oz. servings
30
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Ingredients
2
tbsp.
Butter, unsalted
1
lb.
Mushrooms, Fresh
This is a great excuse to use up leftover mushroom stems.
1
each
Shallot, Fresh, minced
3
tbsp.
Garlic, Fresh, minced
2
tbsp.
Parsley, Fresh, chopped
1
tsp.
Thyme, Dried
3
tbsp.
Heavy Cream
1
pinch
Sea Salt
1
pinch
Pepper, Black, Ground
1/2
oz.
Brandy
(or Cognac)
Instructions
Clean and dry the Mushrooms.
Put the Mushrooms, Shallots, Garlic, and the Thyme in a food processor and pulse about 10 times till finely chopped.
In a heavy or non-stick pan: Melt the Butter on medium heat.
Add the Mushroom mixture to the pan and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Brandy or Cognac and let it cook out.
Add the Parsley, season with the Sea Salt and Pepper, and Heavy Cream, and cook for another 2 to 5 minutes till smooth and thick.
Use immediately or store, refrigerated, in an air-tight container.
Recipe Notes
Great as an appetizer or starter on toasted Baguette slices!!