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Soppsoya, Norwegian mushroom sauce

Soppsoya, Norwegian mushroom sauce

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A traditional Norwegian condiment: salted mushrooms that retain their moisture for a week, then simmered in a sugar-based sauce flavored with anchovies, p…

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Soybean mushrooms are a delicious and flavorful ingredient, often used in Belgian cuisine. This recipe guides you step-by-step to create a fragrant and intense mushroom broth.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting168 hr
  • Total168 hr 40 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsaucepan
  • Estimated cost$3.16 $0.79 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.01
  • $0.76
  • $0.19
  • $0.08
  • $0.24
  • $0.88

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Layer the mushrooms with the salt and place a weight on top to keep them submerged in the liquid. Let them sit for 5 to 7 days. ≈ 3 min
  2. Strain the juice through a cloth, measure it, and let it stand for a night, then carefully pour the clear juice into a clean saucepan.
  3. Caramelize the sugar in a saucepan, then carefully add the juice.
  4. Add the anchovies and spices, then pour in the red wine after a few minutes. ≈ 3 min
  5. Let it simmer for at least half an hour, then allow it to cool completely before serving. ≈ 3 min
  6. Bring back to a boil and pour into clean bottles. It can be stored for years.

The bill

Soppsoya, Norwegian mushroom sauce

  • Mushrooms$1.01
  • 150 g of salt per kg of mushrooms$0.76
  • 250 g of sugar$0.19
  • 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper$0.08
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves$0.24
  • 200 ml of red wine$0.88

Total$3.16

that's $0.79 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms
  • 150 g of salt per kg of mushrooms
  • 250 g of sugar
  • 5 anchovy fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1 crushed bay leaf
  • 200 ml of red wine

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