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Mushroom Stifado

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Mushrooms and onions in a spiced wine sauce

Wine & oil daysPrep 20 minCook 40 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Brown the onions in the oil, then the mushrooms over high heat.
  2. Add the garlic and tomato paste, then the wine.
  3. Add the spices and 200 ml (¾ cup) water, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
  4. Season. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Tip. Wine is allowed on oil days, which is when this belongs.

Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.

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