Charred Spring Onion And Sesame Chile Butter Food

WHOLE CORN ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Grill corn, rotating occasionally, until husks are blackened (some will flake and fall off) and kernels are tender with some browned and charred spots, 25-35 minutes.
• Let corn cool slightly, then shuck. Serve with Charred Spring Onion and Sesame-Chile Butter.

CHARRED SPRING ONION AND SESAME-CHILE BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Toss onions with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper. Grill until lightly charred and wilted, about 3 minutes (extra-large bulbs will take a little longer). Let cool; finely chop.
• Mix onions, shichimi togarashi, and red pepper flakes into butter in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

SESAME ORZO WITH CHARRED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a dry skillet toast sesame seeds until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
• Boil orzo in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to sesame seeds.
• Slice scallions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces.
• Heat oil in non-stick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season to taste with salt and pepper.

CHARRED SPRING ONIONS

Steps:

• If your barbecue hasn't already been heated, light and heat until the ashes turn grey, or heat a griddle pan. Wash the spring onions and pat dry. Trim off the ends, then place the onions directly on the barbecue or in a hot griddle pan.
• When the spring onions have softened and blackened, take off the heat and move to a hot spot on the barbecue top to keep warm before serving.

CHARRED SPRING ONIONS & TERIYAKI TOFU

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to pack instructions. Pour the soy sauce, mirin, ginger and honey into a small saucepan and add 50ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook for around 5 mins or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside until needed.
• If your tofu doesn't feel very firm, you'll need to press it. To do this, wrap the block of tofu in a few layers of kitchen paper, then weigh it down with a heavy pan or tray for 10-15 mins - the longer you press it, the firmer it will be. Cut the tofu into thick slices.
• Heat a griddle pan over high heat and lightly brush the tofu and spring onions with the oil. Griddle the tofu and spring onion until deep char lines appear on both sides (around 4 mins each side) - you may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your griddle pan.
• Divide the cooked rice between two plates, top with the tofu and spring onion, then drizzle with the teriyaki sauce. Garnish with the sesame seeds and sliced red chilli, if using.