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Morel Mushroom Stew

Name: Morel Mushroom Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g fresh morels (or 80 g dried morels, rehydrated); 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 50 g butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 100 ml dry white wine; 200 ml cooking cream; 150 ml vegetable stock or strained soaking water (if using dried morels); 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme; salt and white pepper to taste; 1 bunch fresh parsley or tarragon leaves, chopped; lemon juice to taste; 10 g cold butter for mounting (optional); buttered noodles, boiled rice, or homemade bread; fried or poached eggs (optional)

Morel mushroom stew is a refined and aromatic dish made from zbârciogi (morels) — some of the most prized wild Romanian mushrooms, with an intense forest aroma. Slowly cooked with butter, cream, garlic, and aromatic herbs, morels become an exceptional dish appreciated by connoisseurs of both traditional and modern gastronomy.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min (+ 30 min rehidratare dacă sunt uscați)

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Cook

30 min

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Total

45 min (or 75 min with rehydration)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Stew

Finishing

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

3 servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 2 days in a covered container; reheat over low heat with a little liquid

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Freezer

Not recommended — cream separates when thawed

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 200g, without side dish)

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Calories

260 kcal

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Protein

7 g

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Fat

21 g

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Carbohydrates

9 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Buttered noodles or tagliatelle

🥂Boiled rice or risotto

🥂Crusty homemade bread

🥂Poached or fried egg

🥂Dry white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Gris)

💡Variations

Replace cream with coconut milk for a vegan version with an exotic flavor.

Add 50 g grated parmesan at the finish for a richer and more intense sauce.

Combine morels with rehydrated porcini for an even more complex wild mushroom blend.