Sweet and sour vegetable stew
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Teasp olive oil | |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, finely chopped | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chopped fresh ginger root |
| 3 | larges | Leeks, trimmed and thickly sliced |
| 2 | Carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick | |
| 1 | Bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into large chunks | |
| 2 | Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks | |
| 2 | Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into and chunks | |
| 1 | pounds | Butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks |
| ¼ | cup | Rice vinegar or cider vinegar |
| ¼ | cup | Honey |
| 1 | Teasp hot chili paste (I use Panda brand) | |
| 1 | Teasp five-spice powder (curry powder can substitute) | |
| 1 | can | (28 oz) tomatoes, pureed with juices |
| 2 | Ears corn, cut in half lengthwise and then in 1 inch pieces (I just throw in some kernels, about 1/2 cup) | |
| 1 | can | (19 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained or 2 cups cooked chickpeas |
| 1 | Teasp sesame oil | |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped fresh basil |
Directions
This recipe is very good, also very unusual, I've never seen another similar. It's based on a dish by Mark McEwen from North 44 , supposed to be one of Toronto's best reastaurants. I've never been there. Alexandra?? Jennifer??
1) Heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Add garlic, ginger, leeks, cook gently until leeks wilt. Add a little water if pan appears dry.
2) Add carrots, fennel, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and squash. Combine well and cook about 20 minutes.
3) Add vinegar, honey, chili paste, and five-spice powder. Bring to a boil.
4) Add tomatoes, corn and chickpeas. Cook for 10-15 minutes longer, uncovered, until thick and stew-like.
5) Add sesame oil, cilantro and basil. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serves 6-8.
>From Bonnie Stern's Simply HeartSmart Cooking.
Posted to FOODWINE Digest 4 November 96 Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 20:52:16 -0500 From: Leslie Duncan <duncan@...>