Vegan Lancashire Hotpot
Vegan Lancashire Hotpot is a legendary comfort food from the Lancashire region of England, now made completely plant-based without compromising on its original warmth and flavor. Various vegetables and beans are cooked slowly in a savory sauce that is perfectly absorbed by the spices, Then cover it tightly with a layer of thin potato slices that are baked until the surface is golden crispy while the inside remains soft and soupy. This dish exudes a warm simplicity, deep and balanced flavors and provides a comfort that can be felt by anyone who enjoys it.
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Time
80 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
medium
🛒 Ingredients
- #filling ingredients:
- Two onions, roughly chopped
- Two large carrots, cut into rounds
- Two stalks of celery, roughly chopped
- 150 grams of button mushrooms/oyster mushrooms, cut into large pieces
- 100 grams of soft boiled red beans/lentils
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- One tablespoon of wheat flour/cornstarch
- 400 to 500 ml warm vegetable stock
- One tablespoon of tomato sauce/tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, a pinch of dried thyme, and salt to taste
- Vegetable oil to taste
- #top layer ingredients:
- 4 to 5 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly into circles
- A little vegetable oil and salt for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a little oil in a heatproof skillet or ovenproof pot. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and wilted.
- 2
Combine carrots, celery, and mushrooms and cook briefly until slightly wilted. Sprinkle with flour, stir well, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to prevent the mixture from tasting raw.
- 3
Slowly pour in the vegetable stock while stirring, then add the tomato sauce, spices, salt, and the boiled peanuts. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.
- 4
Arrange the potato slices neatly in a circle, covering the entire surface of the vegetable mixture. Brush with a little oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt for a crispy crust.
- 5
Cover the container with a lid or aluminum foil, bake in an oven at 180°C for 40 minutes. Remove the lid, bake for another 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and have a crispy brown color.
- 6
Remove and let cool before serving warm, the warming flavor will be perfectly felt with every bite. Your special dish is ready to be enjoyed!