FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   Peel and slice the carrots into approximately 1cm thick rounds. Set aside.
• 2.   Peel and finely chop the onions. Set aside.
• 3.   Clean and thinly slice the mushrooms, about 0.5cm thick. Set aside.
• 4.   Prepare a roux:
  In a large pot, melt the margarine over medium heat. Once completely melted, add the flour and mix. Let it heat until small bubbles appear on the surface.
• 5.   In the pot, add the vegetable broth, carrots, onion(s), mushrooms, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves.
• 6.   Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes (carrots should be tender).
• 7.   Add the seitan, cut into pieces, and the heavy cream.
  (It's time to start cooking the rice)
• 8.   Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. The texture should be thick and opaque.
• 9.   Serve hot, with rice.

Notes & Suggestions

• Soy slices, such as "le bon vegetal," are a great substitute for seitan.

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