Mushroom Étouffée
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 ½ cups vegetable stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp seaweed flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 450g oyster mushrooms, roughly chopped
- Cooked rice
- Lemon wedges
- ½ cup chopped parsley
Steps
- In a large pot heat oil over medium heat until it ripples. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture toasts and turns golden brown.
- Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, salt and stir. Cook, stirring until the onion is translucent.
- Add tomatoes, stock, bay leaf, seaweed, spices, and Old Bay. Stir well and bring the pot to a simmer.
- Add mushrooms and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and Old Bay.
- Serve étouffée spooned over rice, garnished with lemon and parsley.
