Name: Braised sauerkraut with mushrooms
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Sauerkraut - 500 g; Bay leaf - 2 pcs.; Onions 2 pcs. - 150 g; Fresh champignons - 250 g; Caraway - 1 tsp.; Dried paprika - 1 tsp.; Sweet peas - 3 pcs.; Turmeric - 1 tsp.; Salt - to taste; Refined vegetable oil - 2 tbsp.

Russian

Discover the amazing taste of stewed sauerkraut with mushrooms – a dish that will warm you on a cold day and delight you with its rich aroma. Simple to prepare, yet incredibly hearty and healthy, it will be a great addition to your lunch or dinner. Try this vegetarian masterpiece, which is perfect for a lean meal and will surprise even the most sophisticated gourmets!

Start with the sauerkraut: place it in a sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. This step is especially important if the cabbage has a very strong sour taste. If its taste is neutral enough, this step can be skipped.

Cut the long strips of sauerkraut into shorter pieces for easier cooking and consumption. Transfer the cabbage to a pot and add a small amount of cold water, just enough to cover the bottom by 1-2 cm.

Place the pot of cabbage on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Add bay leaf and allspice berries to the pot. Cover the pot and simmer the cabbage over low heat for 15–20 minutes, until it reaches the desired tenderness. If the water evaporates, add a little more.

While the cabbage is stewing, prepare the mushrooms and onions. Carefully wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth or, if necessary, rinse them. Small button mushrooms can be halved, while larger ones can be sliced or diced.

Peel the onion and chop it into small cubes or quarter rings. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent and golden, which will take approximately 5 minutes.

Add the sliced mushrooms to the onions in the pan. Continue to fry, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture released from the mushrooms has evaporated – this will take about 4–5 minutes. Season lightly with salt, keeping in mind the saltiness of the cabbage.

Now choose the method that suits you best: either transfer the cabbage to the pan with the onions and mushrooms, or the mushrooms and onions to the pot with the cabbage. Season with caraway, paprika, and turmeric, then mix thoroughly.

Sauté the sauerkraut with mushrooms for another 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. This flavorful dish can be served immediately, but it will taste even better if allowed to sit until the next day.

Braised sauerkraut with mushrooms

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Pickled Cucumbers for Winter with Vinegar

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