"This dish has so many wonderful layers of flavour - the sweetness of celeriac, combined with dried plums, cinnamon and cardamom from the stew; the tanginess of ginger, combined with a thin tamarind water from the stew; mild spiciness and so so many different textures…all coming together to make this such an interesting dish."
Ginger Celeriac Mash with Mushroom Stew
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Our mouth is watering just looking at this recipe. If you've never tried celeriac, now is the time to do so! It is such a flavor enhancement to mashed potatoes and leaves them extra silky smooth. The mushroom stew is delightfully tangy from the addition of tamarind and dried plums. This is a super simple recipe to put together but I'll feel like you're dining on five-star flavor.
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 40mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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Celeriac Mash
ingredients
- 1 celeriac, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups plant milk
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mushroom Stew
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 pods cardamom
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 6 small shallots, halved
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3-4 crushed mild red chiles (such as ancho)
- 2 tablespoons tomato concentrate
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small piece tamarind, boiled in 2 cups water
- 6 dried plums
- cilantro, chopped, to garnish
Method
Step 1
In a pressure cooker or steam basket, cook the celeriac and potato with a pinch of salt until very tender. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to blend until creamy and smooth.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add cardamom and cinnamon. Toast for a few seconds, then add shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown.
Step 3
Add chiles and tomato concentrate and cook for a couple of minutes. Add mushrooms and stir to coat.
Step 4
Strain tamarind water and discard seeds. Add water a little at a time, allowing the mushrooms to absorb it after each addition. After 2 minutes, add dried plums and remaining water and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the sauce had thickened.
Step 5
Drain the celeriac and potatoes and set aside.
Step 6
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add mashed veggies and grated ginger. Start adding the milk in batches while whisking on low heat until a creamy consistency is achieved. Season with nutmeg and add more salt if needed.