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Bet you've never had the most talked about vegetable of the year taste this good before

Bet you've never had the most talked about vegetable of the year taste this good before

As a lover of rich, spicy sauces, I've always been drawn to steak au poivre, even though I don't eat beef. This elegant dish sounds far more complex than it is. It contains only a handful of ingredients, so the key to elevating it lies in using good-quality pepper. Think prized Kampot pepper from Cambodia, or a vibrant combination of black, white, pink, and Sichuan peppercorns, though regular cracked black pepper will still yield delicious results. Dry-toasting the peppercorns beforehand brings out their fruity, spicy best.
The sauce is a fusion of classic French au poivre and Chinese black pepper sauce, and it gains incredible depth from the addition of mushrooms, oyster sauce, and sauteed garlic. A splash of dark soy for colour is optional, but highly recommended.
Look for big combs of oyster mushrooms for that 'steaky' effect. It won't affect the flavour, but it is a little easier to sear one large mushroom than multiple small ones.
My hottest tip? Time your meal to enjoy this dish with a delivery of fresh, hot fries.
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