THE NUTTY EARTH-GRAINS

(Our Play on Barley Risotto with Toasted Hazelnuts)

THE NUTTY EARTH-GRAINS

Ingredients: 250g Pearl Barley, 50g Hazelnuts (toasted and crushed), 2 Red onions (finely diced), 50g Butter, 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder...

Ingredients

  • 250g Pearl Barley
  • 50g Hazelnuts (toasted and crushed)
  • 2 Red onions (finely diced)
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Sauté onions in butter until they are deep golden and sweet.
  2. The Scorch Add the barley; toast for 3 minutes until it smells nutty and the edges are translucent.
  3. The Bloom Add the spices with a 50ml splash of stock to bloom the aromatics.
  4. The Swell Pour in 800ml veg stock; simmer uncovered, stirring often until the grains are tender and the liquid is a thick silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with the toasted hazelnuts and a drizzle of raw truffle oil if available.

Cuisine: Italian

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