If I wanted to make a stew but vegetarian, would portabella mushrooms make a good, flavorful broth? (Everyone always talks about their meaty taste)
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They make a nice additive, but if you don't season correctly the soup will taste incredibly bland...I've tried it :)
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I think it would be nice, yes..if you like the flavor of portabellas! You could also try a combination of mushrooms.
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I'm gonna ay yes Jenn. Make that damn stew with whatever you want. If anyone has a problem with it, send 'em to me. I'll take care of it.
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I've only stuffed them with chopped red onions and feta cheese and then baked/grilled in the oven ,but I can imagine they would be nice in a broth. Keep them as nice bit size pieces though and season well
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I would suggest reconstituting dried porcini and/or shiitake mushrooms and using that liquid for your broth base. Both will give you a very rich tasting and flavorful liquid. Portabellas are, in my opinion, to full of water to make a good broth (maybe dried would be good). They make good sandwich material and are good for other stuff, but that's because they've been subjected to enough heat to drive the water out and enhance and concentrate their flavor.
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they'd contribute - but you should start with a well-made vegetable stock for a vegetarian stew. otherwise it will be really weak.
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it would,just don't overcook it.
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Well, I have heard them called "Meaty" but not for their "Taste", rather their "Texture". However they do have a Great "Earthy" flavor & could be sauted in butter & used in a slow cooker with everything else. John
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That's a nice start but it's rally a combination of all the flavors that will make a great stew of any kind. And one of the best ways to ge flavor is to use the Maillard Reaction. Brown or saute every one of your ingredients. Brown your onions well, do it to celery and carrots, mushrooms, beans, everything should be cooked over dry heat before you add the liquid.
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