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hey did you know the script for Empire Strikes Back specifically calls Yoda’s stew “rootleaf” stew???
actually, here’s a great vegan rootleaf stew recipe. I like the thought the chef put into its creation. Looking at Luke’s wincing face when he tastes it:
Luke has spent almost his entire life on Tatooine, a desert planet that’s just about the opposite of humid, marshy Dagobah. The flavor profiles would likely be entirely different from one cuisine to the next, so while the stew might be wholly nourishing, the flavors would be new and strange.
This was a fun recipe to put together conceptually. I opted for ingredients that could feasibly be found in murky, swampy areas: mushrooms, roots, bark, and large leafy greens. A favorite recipe of Jedi Master Yoda, and if you give it a chance, you might just wind up liking it too. And, because it’s quick to make, it is ideal for dinner guests who drop in unexpectedly.
Also, because this recipe uses collard greens, I think it technically implies Dagobah is not just a swamp… but a bayou.
except it cooks for 14 hours instead of 20 minutes, which imo is closer to what yoda probably does on dagobah. ashkenazi yoda theory.