Tuesday, January 1, 2013

barazki menestra


This radish, cauliflower, cabbage stew is great for the winter months. This recipe makes enough for a small army.


Dice 1 large onion, sauté in olive oil until opaque
Dice 3 large radishes, sauté when onions are soft
Add 1 Tbsp paprika
Add 5 cups of water, or enough to submerge vegetables
Increase heat to boil

Add 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
Add 3 cups of water, until vegetables are submerged
Return to boil

Add 1 head of cabbage, thinly chopped
Add bok choy or other greens, thinly chopped
Return to boil

Add dried marjoram, basil, chervil, paprika, black pepper
Cook for 5 minutes

Add 2 minced serrano peppers, 2 tsp cayenne, salt
Remove from heat when incorporated

Blend half of soup with immersion blender
Let cool 10 minutes before eating

Listening to Dreamboat - Eclipsing

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Peel and dice 2 large red beets and 3 carrots
Roast for 35-45 minutes, until soft
Add 4 minced cloves, dried herbs (lavender, basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, marjoram, chervil), black pepper, paprika, salt to taste
Roast 5 more minutes, until garlic is soft

Meanwhile, steam 8-12 leaves of bok choy for 10-12 minutes, until soft

Place bok choy on a plate
Place beets & carrot mixture in center


Enjoying with:
Pannier Brut chàteau thierry
Cannonball Adderley - Them Dirty Blues