Mushroom Gravy
A flavorful gravy when you have no roast to start with. Makes about 5 cups
1⁄4cup dried porcini mushrooms
3tablespoons unsalted butter
1medium onion, about 4-5 ounces, sliced
1clove garlic, peeled and smashed
8ounces white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
21⁄2tablespoons unbleached flour
1⁄4cup plus 2 tablespoons sherry
8ounces cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed, and sliced
4cups chicken or vegetable stock
1⁄8teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄8teaspoon dried thyme
Put dried porcini mushrooms in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain mushrooms, strain (through a sieve lined with a coffee filter) and reserve cooking liquid. Chop the mushrooms and reserve.
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Insert the hand blender into the mixture making certain the protective guard is submerged. Carefully blend on Low using a circular motion, moving the blender over the surface of the pan and through the gravy. Serve immediately or store sealed in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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