125驳/4陆辞锄 carrots, peeled, cut into batons
1-2 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
125驳/4陆辞锄 baby button mushrooms
350g/12oz new potatoes, larger ones halved
125驳/4陆辞锄 onion, chopped
1 tsp tarragon, leaves only, chopped
25g/1oz plain flour
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper
50ml/2floz vegetable oil
1 free-range egg, plus 1 egg yolk, beaten together with a pinch of salt
250g/9oz ready-rolled puff pastry
1kg/2lb 2oz beef braising steak, chopped
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
175g/6oz smoked bacon, cut into large lardons
12 large fresh oysters, shucked
500ml/17陆fl oz dark ale
1 large bouquet garni (bay leaves, parsley and thyme, tied together with kitchen string)