How to Make a Rich Vegetarian Stew

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the vegetables.

   Peel and cut them into approx 1 inch or 2cm cubes. ,,, It will be a thin gravy at this stage, but it will thicken slightly as it cooks.
   
   Stir or whisk well to remove any lumps. ,, Add a little more stock or wine if needed. ,,, Cook another 10-15 minutes until dumplings have cooked through.
   
   If broken open it will resemble a cooked scone- it should not look raw or "doughy". ,,
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   Step 2: In a large saucepan

   , Make walnut or egg sized dumplings by forming them gently into balls, then adding them on the top of the stew to bake or steam. , Use 40ml Olive oil and combine the same way to resemble crumbs (food processor is lots easier for oil), then use water or wine instead and use extra flavourings of you choice to compensate for the cheese.
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   Step 3: or flame proof casserole

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   Step 4: heat the olive oil and the garlic

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   Step 5: then add the onion

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   Step 6: carrot and celery

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   Step 7: stirring well until just golden.

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   Step 8: Remove them and add the flour / gravy powder to the pan

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   Step 9: stir well with the extra oil and simmer for two to three minutes

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    Step 10: or until the flour paste takes a rich golden colour.

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    Step 11: Add the stock

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    Step 12: vinegar and wine (if desired) and stir to make a smooth sauce.

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    Step 13: Add the remaining vegetables and the fried carrot/onion & celery batch from earlier and add the dried herbs

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    Step 14: stirring well.

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    Step 15: In practice

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    Step 16: the gravy should just cover the vegetables.

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    Step 17: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until vegetables have softened

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    Step 18: or bake in a preheated 180C oven for 30 minutes.

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    Step 19: Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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    Step 20: Add the dumplings on top at this stage and simmer with the lid on in the saucepan

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    Step 21: or open in the oven (you can cover with foil if you wish).

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    Step 22: Serve garnished with the chopped parsley.

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    Step 23: You will need: 1 cup of sifted plain flour

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    Step 24: 1/2 tsp salt

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    Step 25: 40g butter

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    Step 26: 30g grated cheese

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    Step 27: 100ml of milk

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    Step 28: 1 tsp mustard and fresh (not dried) herbs to taste - chives

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    Step 29: rosemary

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    Step 30: sage or parsley are good choices.

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    Step 31: Mix the flour

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    Step 32: salt and butter together until it forms crumbs (you can use a food processor

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    Step 33: or your clean hands)

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    Step 34: add cheese

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    Step 35: herbs and stir well

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    Step 36: then add the mustard and milk.

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    Step 37: Using a table knife

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    Step 38: stir the dough using a gentle cutting and folding motion until it resembles a light dough.

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    Step 39: To make it vegan

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    Step 40: omit butter

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    Step 41: cheese and milk.

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