Μανιτάρια κρασάτα. Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
The mushrooms are sautéed and then left to simmer in wine and coriander, absorbing their rich aromas.
Name - Recipe
Μανιτάρια κρασάτα.
1 kg of mushrooms
1/2 cup of oil
1/2 cup red wine, dry
coriander, pepper and salt
Wash well, drain and cut the mushrooms. Sauté them in the oil and when they turn golden brown, add the wine and coriander and cover the pot until they become tender. Then add the salt and pepper, mix and serve hot. (MANRE 2006, 10-11)
Sauteing.
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2006). Cypriot traditional preparations, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
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