Brazil Hearts Of Palm Risotto Food

HEARTS OF PALM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Pour in the rice, and stir until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the white wine. Let it cook until it has mostly evaporated, then stir in one-third of the boiling vegetable broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Incorporating the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all.
• When the rice is mostly tender, but still has a very slight crunch, stir in the hearts of palm and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute to heat through then stir in parsley and butter, and serve immediately.

BRAZIL, HEARTS OF PALM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over high heat. Add the onion and cook until it's transparent.
• Pour in the rice and stir for 1 minute; add the wine and stir until it's absorbed.
• Add the stock a 1/4 cup measure at a time, and stir constantly until it's absorbed. Repeat this step until the rice is al dente, or still a little bit hard.
• One minute before it's ready, add the hearts of palm and mix well.
• Remove from heat, add butter, parsley and cheese and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Risotto should be a little creamy, not dry.
• Serve immediately.
• *note: the hearts of palm need to be soft, because they don't cook long at all. If using canned and they are salty, rinse them. If they aren't soft or fresh, zap them in the microwave for 45 seconds on 500.

CREAM OF HEARTS OF PALM SOUP

Steps:

• Drain and rinse the palm hearts then place in a food processor and puree.
• Melt butter in a saute pan.
• Add flour and cook over low heat stirring constantly into a blonde roux.
• Slowly add warm chicken stock stirring with a wire whip so it is lump free.
• Blend in the palm hearts.
• Add the milk and cream just before serving.
• Bring to serving temperature but do not allow to boil.
• Add a little pepper to accent the taste.

BRAZIL, HEARTS OF PALM SALAD & BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In salad bowl, layer tomatoes, hearts of palm, olives and feta.
• Using a mortar and pestle, mash the basil leaves and salt together. Add the pepper, olive oil and lime juice, mix well.
• Drizzle basil dressing over salad.