Creamy Mushroom Gravy with Sour Cream

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make creamy mushroom gravy with sour cream? Start with fresh mushrooms — with button mushrooms, freshness shows in a clean white color and firm caps. You can make this gravy with any mushrooms, even frozen ones (just thaw them first and drain off the excess liquid). Use a refined, neutral oil.

2. Step 2:

   

   Peel the onion and cut it into small dice. How fine you go is up to you — some people like to feel distinct pieces of onion and mushroom in the gravy, while others prefer a smoother, more sauce-like texture.

3. Step 3:

   

   Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and add the onion. Again, use a refined oil so it doesn't burn.

4. Step 4:

   

   Sauté the onion until golden — about 5–7 minutes over medium heat.

5. Step 5:

   

   Meanwhile, clean the mushrooms. Take your time to rinse off any grit, which often hides under the caps. Pat the mushrooms dry and cut them into dice — again, whatever size you like.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet with the onion.

7. Step 7:

   

   Season with a little salt — it helps draw excess moisture out of the mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat for about 7–10 minutes, until the liquid has cooked off and the mushrooms are golden.

8. Step 8:

   

   Meanwhile, whisk the flour into 150 ml (about ⅔ cup) of water. Stir well so there are no lumps. The flour thickens the gravy; you can use cornstarch instead if you prefer.

9. Step 9:

   

   Pour the flour-and-water mixture into the skillet.

10. Step 10:

    

    At this point you can stir in your favorite seasonings — some like ground black pepper, others prefer ground garlic. Go with your taste. Simmer for 3–4 minutes; the gravy will thicken quickly.

11. Step 11:

    

    Stir in the sour cream. You can also use cream of any fat content in its place.

12. Step 12:

    

    If you used sour cream, stir the gravy and take it off the heat. If you used cream, bring it to a boil, then remove from the heat.

13. Step 13:

    

    Spoon this gravy over any side dish — it's great with rice, buckwheat, or pasta. Enjoy!