As fellow Victorians once again endure a COVID lockdown, many will be reactivating the sourdough starter, most likely established March 2020. What better to be slathered over thick, crusty bread than an earthy, delicious Faux Gras? Nothing, I say. Nothing!
This recipe doesn’t require any tricky ingredients. Made from mushrooms, lentils, beetroot, herbs and some seasonings – it’s really quite simple to make. It does call for cognac, which I never have. As non-drinkers, our selection of spirits – actually booze, generally – at home is ridiculously sparse. There’s usually a bottle of red from a long-ago recipe requirement and a random assortment of liqueurs and spirits from hampers/ gifts. Unfortunately, there’s never been a bottle of cognac in this random booze assortment. The last three batches I’ve subbed cognac with – I can barely bring myself to type these words – Bundy Rum. Yup, good (?!) ole Bundy Rum. The first time I tipped the rum into the pan I nearly gagged. I fully expected to have to throw the batch of faux gras away but no, it was a success.
And don’t worry about buying a fresh beetroot and roasting it like I did the first few times, just throw in some canned beet. 
I make this time and time again. No-one ever believes it’s faux. But it is. The only thing harmed to make this Faux Gras was my ego when I said I subbed Bundy Rum for cognac 
Vegan substitutions aren’t required, the recipe is vegan.
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RECIPE Faux Gras by @bosh.tv https://www.bosh.tv/recipes/faux-gras
No Harm Faux-Gras
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Food Processor
- Ramekins
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- Full ingredient list and method online at Bosh!
- 18 Button Mushrooms
- 2 tsp Rosemary
- 2 tsp Sage
- 2 tsp Thyme
- 400 g Cooked Lentils
- 2 tbsp Beetroot Puree
- 150 g Toasted Walnuts
- 2 tbsp Cognac
Instructions
- Recipe available online via Bosh!This cracker of a recipe is available online at Bosh and also in book 1: Bosh! Simple Recipes. Amazing Food. All Plants.
- Vegan substitutions aren't required, the recipe is vegan.
Notes
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