What is a good substitute for chestnuts in beef Wellington?

Don't panic if you can't find chestnuts, you could try walnuts or hazelnuts instead – and these Wellingtons use ready-made puff pastry, so they really couldn't be easier.

What is mushroom Wellington made of?

Seared portobello mushrooms are layered with apple cider-caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms, which are seasoned with soy sauce for flavor and bolstered with walnuts for texture . The rich mushroom filling is vegan, and the entire dish can easily be made vegan, too.

Do you cook chestnut mushroom stems?

they are chestnut mushrooms. and what I like about them is that the stems eat like asparagus. so we're gonna grill some and then we're gonna saute some and why not we'll roast some too.

What nut tastes like chestnuts?

One of the closest relatives to the chestnut, the beech nut , also has a nuttier flavor overall. The beech nut and the chestnut trees come from the same tree family.

What other nut does a chestnut taste like?

Chestnut tastes different from every other nut out there. Unlike hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, and more, they have a spongy texture and are slightly soft. When you roast chestnuts, it is sweet with a slight nuttiness .

What can you use instead of duxelle?

I've used both haggis and black pudding as an alternative to duxelle. Obviously they both change the nature of the dish and is a bit of a faff to prepare (particularly the black pudding) but the combination of flavours is fantastic.

What is the meaning of mushroom duxelle?

dux·elles ˌdük-ˈsel. (ˌ)dü-ˈsel. : a garnish or stuffing made especially of finely chopped sautéed mushrooms .

Can you eat the hairy part of a chestnut?

There are two reasons chestnuts are usually eaten fully peeled : The thin fuzzy membrane can be bitter, especially in raw nuts. Cooking and roasting mellows it a bit. The membrane is hard, fibrous and unpleasant, especially compared with the soft interior.

Can you substitute chestnuts?

Nigella mentions in the introduction to the recipe that walnuts are a good alternative to the chestnuts and it is a good way to use up any walnuts left over from Christmas. But you could also use pecans or hazelnuts as an alternative as their slight sweetness will contrast well with the other ingredients.

What can I substitute for American chestnuts?

Similar nut quality While there are some differences in flavor between the two species, many people find that Chinese chestnuts are a good replacement for American chestnuts.

What is the equivalent of dried chestnuts?

450g fresh chestnuts (weighed in their shells) are equivalent to 175g dried, reconstituted chestnuts , or 350g tinned or vacuum-packed nuts.

What is a good substitute for chestnut wood?

Alternatives to Chestnut Wood In these cases, oak is a great option. The grain is similar and it naturally comes in a variety of hues. Black walnut can also be a great option too.

Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington Recipe | Waitrose & Partners (2024)

Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington Recipe | Waitrose & Partners (1)

This meat-free marvel will wow all your guests. The filling can be made the day before and chilled overnight, and the leftover goat’s cheese can be added to your cheeseboard later.

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Serves8
CourseMain meal
Prepare25 mins
Cook45 mins
Total time1 hr 10 mins
Pluscooling and chilling

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Ingredients

2 x 260g packs Essential Spinach, washed
50g unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, thinly sliced
6 sprig/s thyme, leaves only, chopped, plus a few to decorate (optional)
2 clove/s garlic, crushed
2 x 250g packs chestnut mushrooms, chopped
180g pack Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, crumbled
1½ 100g packs No.1 Moody’s Rosary Ash Goat’s Cheese
Plain flour, for rolling
500g pack puff pastry block
1 British Blacktail Free Range Medium Egg yolk
2 tsp milk

Method

Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add thespinach and blanch for 1 minute. Drain, refreshunder cold water, then squeeze out as muchliquid as possible. Roughly chop and set aside.
Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepanand gently cook the leeks for 5 minutes, untilsoftened and caramelised. Add the thymeand garlic and fry for 1 minute, then add themushrooms and fry for 10-12 minutes more,until softened and any liquid has evaporated.Remove from the heat, stir in the chestnuts,tip into a large bowl and leave to cool.
Stir the goat’s cheese and spinach throughthe cooled mushroom mixture. Lay a largesheet of baking parchment on the work surfaceand tip the mixture into the middle. Mouldinto a rough log shape, then roll up tightly inthe parchment to make a 26cm-long cylinder.Chill until firm.
Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6 andline a baking sheet with parchment. Scatter thework surface with flour and roll the pastry intoa 34x28cm rectangle. Lay the cylinder of fillingon top and unwrap. Whisk together the eggyolk and milk, then brush along the edges ofthe pastry. Carefully roll the filling in the pastry,finishing with the join on the underside.
Press the ends together and trim, then sealand crimp with your fingertips or a fork. Cutany pastry trimmings into festive leaves anduse to decorate the Wellington, using a littleof the egg wash to stick them on. Place onthe prepared baking sheet. Brush with theremaining egg wash, then use a sharp knifeto make 2 holes in the top for the steam toescape. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastryis golden and crisp and the filling is pipinghot. Leave to rest for 5 minutes, then serve,scattered with fresh thyme sprigs, if liked.

Cook’s tip

Any leftovers are great on Boxing Day, just serve with a simple salad.

Nutritional

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Energy	1,784kJ/ 428kcals
Fat	27g
Saturated Fat	14g
Carbohydrates	33g
Sugars	3.8g
Fibre	4.4g
Protein	12g
Salt	0.9g

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