Creamy Lemon Stewed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb mushrooms
• 1 oz butter
• 1/2 pint water
• 1/2 teaspoonful herbs
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• pepper and salt to taste
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Method

1. 1 Peel and clean mushrooms, washing them in water with a dash of vinegar. Wipe dry.
2. 2 Combine water, butter, herbs, nutmeg, pepper, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
3. 3 Add mushrooms and stew for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
4. 4 Thicken with cornstarch mixed with a little cold water. Stir in egg yolk and lemon juice. Serve immediately.