Zhulien iz Gribov v Smetane (Moscow Baked Forest Mushroom & Sour Cream Gratin) – Authentic Russia Recipe
Served in individual hot skillets across Russia: earthy mushrooms baked in sour cream beneath golden cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇷🇺 Russia (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Thinly sliced cremini and oyster mushrooms, Caramelized sweet onions, Bubbling melted cheese crust, Smetana (sour cream), Nutmeg
Ingredients for Zhulien iz Gribov v Smetane (Moscow Baked Forest Mushroom & Sour Cream Gratin) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thinly sliced cremini and oyster mushrooms, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups caramelized sweet onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup bubbling melted cheese crust
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with smetana (sour cream)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Russia seasoning (nutmeg, garlic, fresh dill)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, smetana (sour cream), and nutmeg, garlic, fresh dill for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine thinly sliced cremini and oyster mushrooms and caramelized sweet onions with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with bubbling melted cheese crust and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.