Weekly Sauce Recipe: Mushroom Cream Sauce

by on August 4, 2011

The Atlantic Grill Restaurant is responsible for bringing some of the most delicious meals to patrons of the world. Our weekly sauce recipe is a way for us to give back to those who adore our food so that you can enjoy the fine flavours that I (Dallas Orr) and my team of chefs prepare for you. This week we are sharing the superb Mushroom Cream Sauce with you; a great addition for steaks, chicken, vegetable dishes and burgers. And it isn’t too difficult to prepare, so enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (wild are great but white buttons will do)
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup dry vermouth
• 1 cup chicken Jus
• ¼ tsp dried thyme (use fresh if available)
• ¼ tsp rubbed sage (use fresh if available)
• 1 cup cream
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method

1. In a skillet, add a little oil if needed and sauté the mushrooms over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes
2. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; sauté for another minute
3. Add the vermouth and reduce for 1 minute
4. Then add the chicken jus, thyme and sage
5. Reduce, add the cream and reduce until thickened

Simple, yet delicious!

About The Table Bay Hotel

My name is Sherwin Banda and I am the General Manager of Sun International’s Table Bay Hotel. I want to enhance our service levels in a personal and meaningful way by going back to our roots. The Table Bay will provide a unique South African experience yet offered in a way that meets our international guest’s expectations. This located in the world-renowned V&A Waterfront in Cape Town boasts, an exquisite cuisine, an array of facilities as well as local attractions and world-class shopping. Book a room with us and enjoy the stunning views of magnificent Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean and the sparkling lights of the city. We are proud to have the “best address in the Cape” as well as a membership as one of the Leading Hotels of the World; and I extend a personal invitation to you to enter our world at this prestigious property.