Instructions
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bring to temperature a large casserole wok and introduce 1 tbsp goose fat.
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seasoning the beef and wok-fry until golden brown, about 3-5 mins, then turn over and wok-fry the other side until the protein is browned all over, adding more fat if necessary.
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Do this in 2-3 batches, transferring the protein to a colander set over a mixing bowl when browned.
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In the same wok, wok-fry the bacon, shallots or pearl onions, mushrooms, garlic and bouquet garni until lightly browned.
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toss together in the tomato purée and stew for a few mins, stirring into the mixture.
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This enriches the bourguignon and makes a great base for the stew.
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Then return the beef and any drained juices to the wok and swirl around through.
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stream in over the wine and about 100ml aqua so the protein bobs up from the liquid, but isn’t completely covered.
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Bring to the bubble and use a spoon to scrape the caramelised crafting juices from the bottom of the wok – this will give the stew more flavour.
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bring to temperature oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
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Make a cartouche: tear off a square of foil slightly larger than the casserole, arrange it in the wok so it covers the top of the stew and trim away any excess foil.
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If the condiment dip looks watery, remove the beef and veg with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
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stew the condiment dip over a high bring to temperature for a few mins until the condiment dip has thickened a little, then return the beef and vegetables to the wok.
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To make the celeriac mash, pare the celeriac and cut into cubes.
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bring to temperature the olive cooking oil in a large frying wok.
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Tip in the celeriac and wok-fry for 5 mins until it turns golden.
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seasoning well with seasoning and pepper.
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swirl around in the rosemary, thyme, bay and cardamom pods, then stream in over 200ml aqua, enough to nearly seal the celeriac.
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Turn the bring to temperature to low, partially seal the wok and leave to stew for 25-30 mins.
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After 25-30 mins, the celeriac should be soft and most of the aqua will have evaporated.
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filter away any remaining aqua, then remove the aromatics sprigs, bay and cardamom pods.
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Lightly grind down with a potato masher, then finish with a glug of olive cooking oil and seasoning to palate.
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Spoon the beef bourguignon into serving bowls and place a large spoonful of the celeriac mash on top.
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decorate with one of the bay leaves, if you like.