Recipe: Make this savory Swiss mushroom raclette at home
The savory Swiss mushroom raclette offers a vegetarian take on the classic Swiss raclette, a dish where cheese is melted and scraped onto food. This version uses mushrooms for their robust flavor, pairing well with the gooey cheese. It's an ideal meal for social dining or a quiet evening at home. Ready your ingredients, and let's start this culinary adventure.
Gather the following ingredients
For this dish, assemble 200 grams of sliced raclette cheese, 500 grams of button mushrooms (cleaned and sliced), two tablespoons of olive oil, one minced garlic clove, one small finely chopped onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Additionally, prepare a handful of fresh parsley for garnish. Prior to cooking, ensure all components are ready to use.
Prepare the mushrooms
Begin by warming two tablespoons of olive oil in a sizable pan over a medium flame. Introduce the minced garlic and finely chopped onion to the oil, stirring them until they turn soft and the onion becomes translucent, which should take about three to four minutes. As they cook, the delightful scent of garlic and onion will start to permeate throughout your kitchen space.
Cook mushrooms until golden
Place the sliced mushrooms into the pan with the softened garlic and onions. Season them with salt and pepper to your liking. Cook until the mushrooms become golden brown and their moisture is released, which should take about eight minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally to ensure that the mushrooms cook evenly and do not stick to the pan.
Melt the cheese
As the mushrooms sizzle, turn your attention to melting the raclette cheese. Place the slices in a separate nonstick pan on a low flame, or opt for a traditional raclette grill if you have one. The cheese should melt slowly to avoid burning, transforming into a perfectly gooey delight. It's crucial to monitor this process closely to achieve the desired texture without any mishaps.
Assemble your dish
With the mushrooms golden brown and cheese melted, it's time to assemble. Arrange the mushrooms on a serving dish or plate them individually. Carefully scrape or pour the gooey raclette over the mushrooms, ensuring each is well-coated with cheese. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish, and serve this warm, cheesy dish immediately to savor its full flavor.
