Bourgignon de Champignons with Gluten-Free Flour
A gluten-free take on the vegetarian French classic stew, accented with a selection of mushrooms.
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
120 min
Total Time
155 min
Servings
6
By infusing this classic with gluten-free flour, we've created a dish that's no less majestic, ensuring the inclusion of all food lovers around our modern-day table. Let the earthiness of the myriad mushrooms transport you to a French château, where the chimneys puff gently against the twilight sky and every pauper's pot brims with a wealth of flavor—now accessible to gluten-free patrons, finally allowing everyone to partake in the feast of centuries past.
Ingredients
- 1 kg assorted mushrooms (such as portobello, shiitake, and cremini), roughly chopped
- 150g of smoked tempeh, diced
- 750 ml of Burgundy wine or a similar full-bodied red wine
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons of gluten-free flour
- 3 cups of vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, and parsley tied together)
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 30g unsalted butter (or a plant-based alternative for vegan)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C.
- 2
In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, brown the diced tempeh over medium heat, then set aside.
- 3
Season the chopped mushrooms with salt and pepper. In batches, sear them until browned, and set aside with the tempeh.
- 4
Using the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until soft and golden.
- 5
Sprinkle with gluten-free flour, stirring constantly, cook for a minute to remove the raw taste.
- 6
Deglaze the pot with the red wine, making sure to lift any flavorful bits off the bottom.
- 7
Reintroduce the tempeh and mushrooms to the pot, then pour in vegetable stock, tomato paste, and add the bouquet garni. Simmer gently.
- 8
Cover the pot and place it in the oven. Let it braise slowly for 2 hours, ensuring the mushrooms imbibe the sauce's complex flavors and the liquid thickens substantially.
- 9
Introduce the carrots in the last 30 minutes of stewing to achieve tender perfection.
- 10
After the revelry of cooking, adjust the seasoning, discard the bouquet garni, and sprinkle with fresh parsley to serve.
Chef's Tip
To add an extra dimension to your gluten-free flour thickened sauce, consider incorporating a spoonful of gluten-free mustard for a burst of piquancy.
Fun Fact
Over time, gluten-free flours have revolutionized the way we recreate classic dishes, allowing age-old recipes to be enjoyed by more people irrespective of dietary restrictions.
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