Description
This unique and versatile mushroom chocolate sauce combines the savory flavors of mushrooms with the rich sweetness of chocolate, creating a delightful blend that can elevate any dish. Perfect for adventurous food lovers, this sauce can be customized with variations to suit both sweet and savory palates.
Ingredients
Olive oil (or butter)
Crushed garlic
Mushrooms (white button, or others to taste)
Worcestershire sauce
Lemons
Starch (for thickening)
Cream (creme fraiche, sour cream, or coconut cream)
Optional Ingredients:
Tamarind paste/sauce
Semi-sweet chocolate
Maple syrup
Chipotle chili powder
Instructions
Wash mushrooms and remove stems.
Finely slice enough mushrooms to fit a medium-sized skillet (about 2 cups).
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil (or butter) over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until soft, stirring continually.
Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons into the skillet and stir well.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture. For an extra depth of flavor, add Marsala wine to taste.
Pour in 1 can of coconut milk, or 2 cups of sour cream or creme fraiche. Stir until well combined.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, gradually add corn starch or rice starch until you reach the desired consistency.
Notes
For a vegetarian variation, add diced firm tofu before thickening and serve over rice.
For a sweet sauce, leave out the garlic and add maple syrup before serving.
For a rich Chocolate Marsala sauce, omit the garlic, add tamarind, chipotle chili powder, and semi-sweet chocolate, and blend until smooth. Use creme fraiche and skip the thickening step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg