Braised Winter Vegetables au Vin (Meat-Free Version

Name: Braised Winter Vegetables au Vin (Meat-Free Version of Coq au Vin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil, to cook; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon fermented black beans; 1 tablespoon minced Thai bird chiles; 12 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped; 2 diced red onions; 2 large carrots, 2-inch pieces; 2 stalks cut celery, 2-inch pieces; 2 heads fennel, cored and thickly sliced; 1 cup shaoxing wine; 1 bottle red wine; 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered; 3 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered; 2 cups chick peas; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 cup dark soy sauce; 4 cups vegetable stock, to cover; 4 baby bok choy, split; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Sliced scallions, for garnish; Leftover veggies au vin, from above; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 1/4 cup leftover eggplant puree, from another recipe from this show

Servings: persons

Canola oil, to cook
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon fermented black beans
1 tablespoon minced Thai bird chiles
12 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
2 diced red onions
2 large carrots, 2-inch pieces
2 stalks cut celery, 2-inch pieces
2 heads fennel, cored and thickly sliced
1 cup shaoxing wine
1 bottle red wine
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered
3 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 cups chick peas
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
4 cups vegetable stock, to cover
4 baby bok choy, split
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sliced scallions, for garnish
Leftover veggies au vin, from above
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1/4 cup leftover eggplant puree, from another recipe from this show

1
In a hot stockpot coated with oil, brown ginger, black beans, chiles, garlic and onions for about 3 minutes.
2
Add carrots, celery and fennel.
3
Season.
4
Deglaze with wines and add the potatoes and chick peas.
5
Add the bay, thyme and soy sauce and check for seasoning.
6
Add vegetable stock to cover and bring to a slow boil.
7
Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until potatoes are fully cooked.
8
For the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the bok choy and check again for flavor.
9
In a large bowl, fill it with the vegetables and sauce.
10
Garnish
11
Place veggies in a food processor and puree.
12
Reheat puree in a saucepan.
13
Mix creme fraiche and eggplant puree together.
14
Ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with a dollop of creme fraiche mixed with eggplant puree.
15
Wine Recommendation: Domaine du Caillon, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhone, 1996

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil, to cook, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, 1 tablespoon minced Thai bird chiles, and more.

Yes, Braised Winter Vegetables au Vin (Meat-Free Version of Coq au Vin) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Winter Vegetables au Vin (Meat-Free Version of Coq au Vin)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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