Mushroom Risotto with Sweet Peas
Since we've covered some basic staples over the past month, it's now time to put them to use! Last week we talked about fermented tree-based cream...now you have a chance to use it in this gorgeous risotto recipe. If you have the time, please do make the glazed red onions which go with the recipe. They add a great depth of flavour. In a pinch, however, it'll be fine without!
SERVES 4
ingredients
For the Risotto
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1 cup turnip, peeled & cut
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1 cup cauliflower florets
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½ shallot, finely grated
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½ clove garlic, finely grated
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1 tsp light miso
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2 tbsp cup warm water
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½ tsp sea salt
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½ tbsp nama shoyu
For the Cream
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1 ½ cups Raw Cashews, soaked 1 – 2 hours
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½ cup coconut meat
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½ cup water
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½ capsule probiotic
For the Glazed Red Onions (optional)
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2 red onions, thinly sliced
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¼ cup thyme, finely chopped
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¼ cup Dark Agave Nectar
For the Vegetables & Herbs
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1 cup sweet peas, shelled - frozen & defrosted*
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1 cup Swiss mushrooms, thinly sliced
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¼ cup basil, torn
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2 tbsp lemon thyme, finely choped
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1 garlic clove, finely grated
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1 lime, juiced
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3 tbsp nama shoyu
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Sea salt to taste
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Cracked black pepper
method
- Step 1 :For the Risotto - Mix the warm water with the miso, garlic, shallot, sea salt and nama shoyu.
- Step 2 :In a food processor, blend the cauliflower and turnip into a rice-like consistency.
- Step 3 :Add the water mixture into the ‘rice’ and mix with your hands until well combined.
- Step 4 :For the Cream - Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5 :Transfer into a bowl double the size of the contents with cloth over it.
- Step 6 :Leave somewhere warm for 16 hours to culture. Refrigerate for two hours before service.
- Step 7 :For the Glazed Red Onions (optional) - Mix in all the ingredients and place on a Teflex sheet. Dehydrate for 12 hours.
- Step 8 :For the Vegetables & Herbs - Marinate the Swiss mushrooms in nama shoyu for 10 minutes.
- Step 9 :Mix all the ingredients in a larger bowl with your hands.
- Step 10 :Note: Please do not overmix the risotto as you do not want it to be mushy….
- Step 11 :You should have three bowls in front of you: the risotto, the cream and the vegetables & herbs.
- Step 12 :You'll need another clean bowl with a spoon, and have all of your plates or bowls out ready to serve food on.
- Step 13 :Divide the risotto, cream, glazed red onions, vegetables and herbs into four servings and slowly mix in one portion at a time in your clean bowl with your spoon and serve.
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