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Slowly but Surely
Jan. 28th, 2007 08:57 pmI am learning to cook. Each stomachache is a lesson.
Last night I tried an experimental stir fry that went quite well. Courgettes (zucchini) and chestnut mushrooms, chopped up and mixed in roughly equal volume (so that when cooked, it became 2/3 courgettes and 1/3 mushrooms), seasoned with salt and herbs de provence and sauteed over medium/high heat.
Tonight I tried it again. I think my biggest mistake was slicing the just-washed mushrooms directly into the pan. A lot of water got in there (probably more than I realised at first), and I basically ended up boiling/steaming the dish rather than sauteeing. Boiled courgettes are not too bad, but boiled mushrooms are rubbery and nasty. Also probably used too much oil and not enough salt.
Last night I tried an experimental stir fry that went quite well. Courgettes (zucchini) and chestnut mushrooms, chopped up and mixed in roughly equal volume (so that when cooked, it became 2/3 courgettes and 1/3 mushrooms), seasoned with salt and herbs de provence and sauteed over medium/high heat.
Tonight I tried it again. I think my biggest mistake was slicing the just-washed mushrooms directly into the pan. A lot of water got in there (probably more than I realised at first), and I basically ended up boiling/steaming the dish rather than sauteeing. Boiled courgettes are not too bad, but boiled mushrooms are rubbery and nasty. Also probably used too much oil and not enough salt.
