Bad Hunter Stew Aka Setian Stew

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup water, plus
• 1/2 cup water, see note
• 1 ounce dried wild mushrooms, such as morel, shiitake or 1 ounce porcini mushroom
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 small turnips, peeled and cut in quarters
• 2 parsnips, diced
• 4 -5 small potatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 lb shiitake mushroom, halved
• 3 dried tomatoes, made into powder
• 8 ounces seitan, cut in small chunks
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, see note
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot (or more)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil one cup of the water and soak the dried mushrooms (if they are morels or shiitake) for 30 minutes. save soaking water. if using porcini add when recommended.
• 2 in pan over medium heat,add onion, carrot, turnips, and potatoes. sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until onion begins to soften. add fresh mushrooms, tomato powder, and 1/4 cup water. cook for 5 more minutes. then add seitan chunks, dried herbs, and rehydrated mushrooms that have been cut in pieces. cook for 5 more minutes.
• 3 add soaking water drained of any debris and porcini, if using them. add the miso and stir. cook for about 10 more minutes until vegetables are almost tender.
• 4 combine the remaining 1/4 cup water with the arrowroot and add to the pan over medium heat, stirring until thickened. if too thick add water 1 tablespoon at a time. if too thin add arrowroot 1 teaspoon at a time. season with black pepper. add parsley just before serving.
• 5 note you may need to add more water. also note you can omit the vinegar or use a port or red cooking wine instead. if using port or red cooking wine use vegan acceptable.