200g wild mushrooms, cleaned with a cloth and clean soft brush (toothbrush is fine); cut into evenly sized pieces (chunky is good) – optional (dried and rehydrated porcini are excellent too – about a handful of dried ones)
500g chestnut or other flavourful cultivated mushroom, cut into evenly sized pieces
6 long shallots or large mild onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 fat cloves of garlic, peeled, smashed and minced
1 tbsp + 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
3-4 medium carrots, washed and sliced into thick coins
200g prepared weight of celeriac, peeled and cubed OR 3 stalks celery, sliced
2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos (the latter is soy-free)
360-400g cooked kidney beans (2, 14 oz cans), drained and rinsed
1 heaped tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp arrowroot powder or 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
240ml (1 cup) good red wine, such as (vegetarian) Pinot Noir – any dry-ish red that you like to drink
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