
Sauces & basics
Duxelles
A French preparation of finely chopped mushrooms cooked down dry with shallot and herbs. It serves as a stuffing or base for meat en croûte, omelettes and garnishes. Its texture is fine and concentrated.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Assaisonnement
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Nutrition facts
143 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 3.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6.3 g
- of which sugars
- 3.7 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- of which saturated fat
- 7.1 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Chop the mushrooms very finely with a knife or in a food processor using short pulses.
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the chopped shallots, cooking them gently for 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and let them release their water over medium heat.
- Keep cooking, stirring often, until all the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is dry, about 15 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme and parsley, then season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Let cool before using, or store in the fridge for a few days.
Variations and tips
Madeira duxelles. Deglaze with a spoonful of Madeira before the end of cooking for a richer flavor.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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