Mushroom Stew- Manitaria Stifado
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Mushroom Stew- Manitaria Stifado
Description
The Mushroom Stew- Manitaria Stifado brings together oyster and white mushrooms that are roasted until golden to develop a rich flavor and texture. Pearl onions are sautéed and browned with diced thick-cut bacon, then sweetened with sugar before adding butter for richness. Tomato paste is incorporated to deepen the sauce, and sweet wine is added and reduced to concentrate flavors.
Dried porcini mushrooms are soaked to provide a mushroom broth that complements the fresh mushrooms and enhances the stew's earthiness. Fresh thyme introduces an herbal note. The stew is finished by folding in the roasted mushrooms and mushroom broth, then cooked until tender and flavorful.
This stew is a fitting vegetarian or small-meat accompaniment, suitable as a side or main dish. It pairs well with bread or polenta to soak up the sauce. The cooking method preserves the mushrooms' texture while layering flavors through roasting and gradual simmering.
Notes suggest salting mushrooms near the end of cooking for better texture and flavor, and using dry red wine as a substitution for sweet wine if desired. Leftovers can be repurposed as a sauce over grilled proteins.
Ingredients
- ½ lb oyster mushrooms
- ½ lb white mushrooms
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil total
- 10 oz pearl onions
- 3 oz Bacon diced, thick cut
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sweet wine mavrodaphne or marsalla
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 oz dried porcini mushroom
- thyme fresh
- ¾ cup mushroom broth from soaking the dried mushrooms
- salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Soak the dried mushrooms in two cups of hot water. Clean the fresh mushrooms with a damp towel, and trim the stems (Save them for soups and stock).
- Preheat the oven to 428°F / 220°C.
- Spread the mushrooms on a rimmed baking sheet; don't overlap. Drizzle mushrooms with olive oil. Don't season yet. Roast mushrooms until they develop a golden brown color, for about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large pot on a medium to high temperature, pour two tablespoons olive oil, add the pearl onions, and saute, stirring occasionally, until they brown on all sides.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the diced bacon, and continue cooking until crispy. Sprinkle with half a teaspoon of sugar, stir until it melts, and add three tablespoons of butter. Continue cooking until the butter is slightly browned and the onions are cooked.
- Add two tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a minute or two, stirring.
- Increase the heat to maximum, pour the wine, and allow it to evaporate by half.
- Transfer the roasted mushrooms, the soaked mushrooms and one cup of their broth to the pot. Season with one teaspoon of sea salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper. Add the herbs, stir gently, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and serve.
Notes
- Season mushrooms toward the end of cooking to retain tenderness and concentrate flavor.
- Dry red wine can replace the sweet wine for a less sweet but still rich sauce.
- Use leftover stew as a flavorful sauce over grilled meats or vegetables.
- Save trimmed mushroom stems for homemade stocks or soups to minimize waste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 824mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 421IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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