Sweet Potato Risotto From Reynolds Recipes

SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the sweet potatoes and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed.
• Measure 3½ cups of water. Add ¾ cup at a time and cook, stirring occasionally and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. It should take 25 to 30 minutes for all the water to be absorbed.
• Stir in the Parmesan and oregano.

SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Spray 3-quart nonstick saucepan with cooking spray. Heat wine to boiling in saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in wine 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in rice. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sweet potato and 1/2 cup of the broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is completely absorbed. Stir in an additional 1/2 cup broth. Continue cooking about 20 minutes, stirring constantly and adding broth 1/2 cup at a time after previous additions have been absorbed, until rice is creamy and just tender; remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.

LAMB SHANKS WITH SWEET POTATO RISOTTO AND SERRANO VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season shanks on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a large rondeau until almost smoking. Add shanks and sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove shanks to a plate.
• Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are golden brown. Return the lamb to the pan, add the wine, and cook until completely reduced. Add stock to cover and bring to a boil. Cover and place in the oven. Cook for approximately 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
• Strain sauce through a fine strainer into a medium saucepan. Add the serrano, sugar, and vinegar and cook until reduced by 1/2. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve with Sweet Potato Risotto with Roasted Chanterelles.
• Place water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Heat oil and butter in a medium high-sided saute pan. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft. Add rice and toss to coat in the mixture. Add wine and cook until completely reduced. Add 2 cups of the boiling water and cook until absorbed. Continue adding 1 cup of water at a time and cook, stirring often, until all liquid is absorbed. Repeat until rice is al dente.
• Stir in the sweet potato and mix until combined. Add the butter and Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in the pine nuts and reserved chanterelles, and scrape the mixture into a bowl. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and the white truffle oil.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place mushrooms in a medium baking pan, toss with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

MARLIN WITH SWEET POTATO LIME RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat grapeseed oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. When it begins to shimmer, add sweet onion, ginger root and garlic and cook until the onion becomes translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the diced sweet potatoes and mango, stir to coat with the oil, and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to integrate. (Begin heating the grill for the marlin.) While stirring often with a wooden spoon, gradually add the coconut milk in increments, allowing the potatoes to absorb each addition of coconut milk before adding more. When the potato is cooked through but before it becomes mushy, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Microwave the lime in a small bowl to release the essential oils, and set aside until just cool enough to handle.
• Brush oil on the marlin and season with salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat, leaving each side undisturbed for the first few minutes to allow the seasonings to integrate into the surface of the fish and to allow the caramelization process to begin which will prevent tearing. Cook each side for about 4 to 6 minutes, remove from heat, and cover. If it is not cooked enough to your liking, you can finish in a preheated 375 degree F oven.
• Squeeze lime juice over the risotto and stir in the scallions. (Note: If you keep the sliced side against your palm when you squeeze, the seeds are likely to stay in the rind.) Place some yam risotto in center of serving dish, and top with a piece of marlin. Garnish with a slice of lime.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SWEET POTATO 'RISOTTO' AND CHANTERELLES TRUFFLE-HARICOT VERTS SALAD

Steps:

• It is important that the sweet potato 'risotto' dice are all the same size. Traditional risotto cooking technique is used. In a 2 quart casserole, first saute the shallots in butter and season. Add the sweet potato and saute. Slowly add the hot chicken stock, one ladle at a time. Only add more stock after the previous ladle is fully absorbed. Continue adding stock until the 'risotto' gets creamy, but not mushy. The individual grains of 'risotto' should remain distinct.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper. In very hot saute pan, coat with oil and sear the scallops until brown. Flip scallops and brown other side. Total cooking time should be about 8 minutes. Wipe pan out, return to high heat, coat with canola oil, add garlic and ginger and saute until soft. Add chanterelles and season. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes.
• HARICOTS VERTS SALAD: In a stainless steel bowl, mix lemon juice, truffle oil and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vinaigrette with the haricots verts. Check for seasoning. Garnish with chives.
• FUNKY SWEET POTATO GARNISH: Wrap the sweet potato hair around a slice of purple potato. In a 300-degree fryer, fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Salt to taste and drain well.
• PLATING: Using a ring mold or pvc pipe, fill bottom third with the hot chanterelles, then cover with 'risotto.' Place in the center of a plate. Surround with scallops and top with haricot verts salad. Garnish with truffle oil, chive batons and funky garnish.

SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Spray 3-quart nonstick saucepan with cooking spray.
• Heat wine to boiling in saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Cook onion and garlic in wine 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
• Stir in rice.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sweet potato and 1/2 cup of broth.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is completely absorbed
• Stir in 1/2 cup additional broth.
• Continue cooking about 20 minutes,stirring constantly and adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time after previous additions have been absorbed until rice is creamy and tender.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.

SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat 1 T butter in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in rice and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
• Add wine and cook until evaporated, stirring.
• Stir in sweet potato and 1/2 cup of broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is completely absorbed. Stir in 1/2 cup additional broth. Continue cooking about 20 minutes,stirring constantly and adding 1/2 cup of broth at every time previous additions have been absorbed until rice is creamy and tender. Add the remaining butter and peas and cook until heated, stirring throughout. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.