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The garlic mushrooms with sauce on a gray plate, next to yellow polenta. There is chopped dill sprinkled on top.

Romanian Garlic Mushrooms With Sour Cream Sauce Recipe – Ciuperci cu Smantana

A creamy and comforting Romanian mushroom dish cooked with garlic, onion, and dill, finished with rich sour cream. Perfect served with warm polenta or crusty bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 2 portions

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gr mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp sour cream high fat
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • 1 small bunch fresh dill
  • splash of milk optional
  • 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the sunflower oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, making sure it doesn’t burn.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook until the mushrooms soften and release their juices.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir in the sour cream and most of the chopped dill.
  • If the sauce feels too thick, add a small splash of milk and mix until creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Sprinkle the remaining dill on top and serve hot.