Almond Sesame Nut Roast With Mushroom Onion Sauce Recipes

LAYERED CASHEW AND MUSHROOM NUT ROAST

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven at 180 Celsius.
• Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until soft.
• Grind the cashew nuts in a nut mill, blender or mincer until they are in small pieces. Don't go too far. You don't want them in a powder.
• Mix the cashew nuts with the breadcrumbs.
• Beat the egg and add to the dry ingredients.
• Mix in the mashed parsnips and herbs.
• Add the fried, be sure to scrape the pan so that all the juices go in as this will help keep the nut roast moist.
• Dissolve the vegemite in the hot water or stock and add to the other ingredients. Season well.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan and saute the chopped mushrooms until soft.
• Grease a 900g loaf tin with butter and put in half the nut mixture. Cover with a layer of mushrooms and add the rest of the nut mixture.
• Cover with foil and bake for one hour.
• When cooked, remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before turning it out.
• Serve hot or cold.

ALMOND & SESAME NUT ROAST WITH MUSHROOM-ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the onion gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice and cook slowly for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add a little extra water if necessary. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the carrot, leak, sesame seeds, almonds, cheese, eggs and herbs to the mixture. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a greased 1 lb loaf pan, levelling the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 350-F degrees for about 1 hour, until set and firm. Leave in the pan for 10 minutes.
• To make sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and fry the onion until dark golden brown. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stir in flour, cook slowly for 1 minute and then gradually add the stock. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, until thickened and blended. Season to taste.
• Turn out the nut roast, slice and serve on warmed plates with fresh vegetables, accompanied by the sauce. Garnish with sprigs of Italian parsley if desired.