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)
- Tamarind paste/sauce
- Semi-sweet chocolate
- Maple syrup
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.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 3