Chanterelle Mushrooms with Brandy Butter and How To Prepare and Store Chanterelle Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh chanterelle mushrooms trimmed and cleaned
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 - 2 ounces brandy I like the added flavor provided by a full 2 ounces
- Kosher salt – a pinch or two to taste
Instructions
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Place clean, dry chanterelles in a large, non-stick sauté pan over medium-low heat. The mushrooms will begin releasing their moisture into the pan after a minute or two. Dry sauté the mushrooms alone for 10
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– 15 minutes, or until all liquids from the mushrooms has cooked off. The color of the chanterelles will turn from golden to light caramel, and they’ll reduce in size by approximately half when ready for the butter and brandy. See photos below for visual reference.
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Add 3 tablespoons butter, 1 - 2 ounces of brandy, and salt (to taste), and continue to sauté until the butter and brandy have incorporated with the chanterelles.
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To serve: Spoon over grilled steak as shown here, or serve with rice or pasta.
Recipe Notes
*CLEANING chanterelles: Use a very soft brush or paper towel to gently brush any dirt particles from the mushrooms. You can also rinse the mushrooms briefly under water if needed. Gently pat them dry before using.
*TRIMMING chanterelles: Trim the stem end with a sharp paring knife just before using. Half, quarter or chop chanterelles if needed so they’re all approximately the same size for your recipe.
*STORING chanterelles: Remove any dirt or debris, but like all mushrooms, do not wash chanterelles (if you’ll be washing them at all) until just before you use them so they stay fresher, longer. If you do wash them before storing, allow them to air dry completely before refrigerating.
Keep chanterelles in a waxed or paper bag and place in the middle of your refrigerator. You can also store them in a plastic bag, but make sure to keep the bag partially open so air can circulate around the mushrooms. In any case, gently rotate the mushrooms daily so they can all “breathe.” With proper storage and care, chanterelles can be refrigerated for 7 days or more.