Kapusta - polish sauerkraut

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1ounceDried mushrooms, soak 1/2 hour in 1/2 oz water; reserve liquid
3tablespoonsButter
1largeYellow onion; peeled and diced
1mediumTomato; chopped
2poundsSauerkraut, fresh; rinsed
& drained
1cupDry white wine
½cupBeef stock or use canned
teaspoonBlack pepper; freshly ground
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
Pinch sugar

Directions

Recipe by: The Frugal Gourmet On Our Immigrant Ancestors Drain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking water. Pour water through a fine strainer and set aside. Coarsely chop the mushrooms and saute them in butter. Add the onion and tomato and saute until the onion is clear.

Add the sauerkraut, wine, Beef Stock, reserved mushroom water, and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the sauerkraut and then stir in well. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 mins. You made need to add a pinch of sugar.

From: Dan Klepach