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Mushroom Cake in harissa

Weeknight-friendly Mushroom Cake with the harissa we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep25 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mushroom Cake in harissa
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the harissa elements, and pat the mushroom dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the mixed mushrooms and stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the harissa and the rest of the harissa flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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