OUTDOOR COOKING
Chanterelle sandwiches over an open fire – the most flavorful outdoor food of autumn
The stillness of the forest and the warmth of the fire. The quiet of the forest, a crackling fire, and the aroma of butter meeting chanterelles – this is the ultimate autumn experience. On the outdoor pan, golden mushrooms and crispy bread transform into something deeper than just food: it becomes a ritual, a pause from everyday life, a moment when the hunter or nature enthusiast feels at home.
Cooking chanterelle sandwiches outdoors not only creates fantastic flavors but also an authentic experience – where you are both chef, forager, and a part of nature at the same time.
Recipe for 2 people
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of rustic sourdough bread or levain
- 200–250 g fresh chanterelles
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp concentrated stock (preferably truffle stock)
- 15 g butter for the mushrooms + extra butter for the bread
- 15 g freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 handful fresh arugula
- 1 Swedish apple, diced


Instructions:
1. Prepare the bread – Heat a frying pan over the fire. Add a generous knob of butter and fry the bread slices until golden and crispy at the edges.
2. Sauté the chanterelles – Clean the mushrooms thoroughly. Place them in the dry pan and fry until all liquid has evaporated. Add butter and let the mushrooms develop a nice color.
3. Make the sauce – Pour in the cream and stir in the stock. Let simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Grate in Parmesan and stir well.
4. Assemble the sandwiches – Place the butter-fried bread slices on plates and top with the creamy chanterelle mixture.
Serve – Add a salad of arugula and diced apple on the side. Drizzle with a little olive oil if you like. Finish the sandwiches with extra Parmesan – because you deserve it.
Why cook this dish out in the forest?
- Chanterelles you pick yourself always taste the best.
- Simple luxury – few ingredients, but a top-class taste experience.
- A moment of freedom – standing by the fire with nature around you is balm for the soul.
Important things to consider before lighting a fire
Before you start – always check if a fire ban is in effect.
- Use Krisinformation.se or the “Brandrisk Ute” app from MSB.
- If a fire ban applies in your area – save the experience for a safer time or use a gas stove.
- Always follow local regulations and make sure the fire is completely extinguished.
