Georgian fried mushrooms with cilantro
4 servings
30 minutes
Fried mushrooms with cilantro in the Georgian style is a refined dish where the aroma of forest mushrooms combines with the rich spice of cilantro. Inspired by Georgian culinary traditions, this recipe blends the earthy flavor of oyster mushrooms, the intensity of dried porcini, and the spiciness of Svan salt. The mushrooms are first sautéed in butter and vegetable oil to create a crispy golden crust and then infused with garlic and red wine vinegar aromas. Cilantro adds freshness and vibrant character to the dish, making it an ideal complement to meat or a standalone snack. The dish captivates with its rich flavors and unusual texture, creating a harmony of spices and ingredients characteristic of Georgian cuisine.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Wash the oyster mushrooms, cut off the tough 'base', divide into segments, and dry on a paper towel.
- Oyster mushrooms: 400 g
3
Quickly rinse the dried mushrooms under cold running water, dry well, and grind in a blender.
- Dried porcini mushrooms: 15 g
4
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add butter, and let it melt.
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
- Butter: 30 g
5
Lay the oyster mushrooms in a single layer in the pan and salt them.
- Salt: to taste
6
Fry the mushrooms until the excess moisture is gone. Then flip them and continue frying until they are golden brown.
7
Move them to one side of the pan, add minced garlic to the empty space, and sauté lightly just to release its aroma.
8
Mix garlic with oyster mushrooms, sprinkle with crushed mushrooms, pour in vinegar, and cook for a few more minutes, stirring constantly until the vinegar evaporates.
- Red wine vinegar: 15 ml
9
Season with Svan salt (0.5 teaspoon) and chopped cilantro.
- Svanetian salt: to taste
- Coriander: 30 g
10
Taste, add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste