Kanttarellikastike – Finnish Mushrooms

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13

Yummy Kanttarellikastike Finnish recipe for mushroom lovers

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

361

Sugar

Fat

36g

Kanttarellikastike is a traditional Finnish mushroom sauce that is usually served with meat dishes, such as reindeer or pork. The creamy sauce is made with wild mushrooms, heavy cream, and lots of butter, giving it a rich and savory flavor. It's perfect for cold evenings and is sure to warm you up. Mushrooms are a popular ingredient in Finnish cuisine, and this dish is a great example of how they can be prepared in a simple yet delicious way.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.	Add the onion and cook until softened.
3.	Add the mushrooms and vegetable stock, and cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are browned.
4.	Add the heavy cream and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened.
5.	Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

PROS

This creamy Finnish mushroom sauce is rich and decadent, perfect for a comforting dinner on a chilly evening.

The recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require many ingredients.

CONS

This dish is high in saturated fat and calories due to the use of butter and cream.

It isn’t suitable for those with lactose intolerance or on a dairy-free diet.

Quartering the mushrooms might not be preferred for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe isn’t the healthiest, mushrooms are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
They are low in calories and can help boost your immune system.

	2 ounces butter
	1 large onion , chopped
	1 1/2 lbs wild mushrooms , quartered
	2 tablespoons vegetable stock
	3/4 cup heavy cream
	salt and black pepper