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Sauce aux Champignons et Citron (Mushroom and Lemon Sauce)

Sauce aux Champignons et Citron (Mushroom and Lemon Sauce) is a traditional Congolese recipe for a classic sauce made from a mix of wild mushrooms and lemon juice that is traditionally served with roast, barbecued or grilled meats. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Congolese version of: Mushroom and Lemon Sauce (Sauce aux Champignons et Citron).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Sauce RecipesCongo Recipes



This is a classic sauce from the Republic of the Congo that shows a strong French influence. Traditionally green lemons and black African mushrooms are used, but you can substitute any strongly-flavoured mushrooms.

Ingredients:

500g mushrooms, cleaned with a cloth and chopped into small pieces
4 tbsp cooking oil or butter
juice of 1 lemon

Method:

Heat the oil in a sauce pan or frying pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry until tender then add the lemon juice. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.

This sauce is traditionally served with roast or grilled meats but also works well with pasta or couscous.