“Roughly cut lengthwise.”
“Added to build up to a more classical stew.”
“Described as one of the most whimsical ingredients and a beginner-friendly mushroom.”
“Chosen as a basic ingredient that will sink to the bottom in case he needs to skim 'nastiness' from the top later.”
“Chosen as a basic ingredient that will sink to the bottom.”
“Added to experiment with thickening the broth.”
“the real star of the show is the broth”
Rich, hearty, gravy-like, and savory; not oily or watery.
The stew has reached a thick, gravy-like consistency and is notably cloudy. The creator is intentionally steering the flavor profile toward a traditional classical stew.