Radicchio Lettuce Cups With Caponata Food

CHOPPED ROMAINE AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• To a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the Parmesan, olive oil, mustard, vinegar and salt. Screw on the top and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
• In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, radicchio, basil, cucumber, avocado and pita chips. Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the salt and toss gently to coat and combine.

RADICCHIO CUPS WITH PORK AND SEASONED RICE

Steps:

• Soak the radicchio leaves in ice water to crisp up.
• Cook the rice with the garlic and herb seasoning according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and scallions and saute 2 minutes. Add the pork, cooked rice, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cook 2 more minutes to heat through.
• Spoon the pork mixture into the radicchio leaves. Serve with additional soy sauce for dipping, if desired.

FROZEN LETTUCE

Steps:

• Quarter the lettuce and wrap the pieces in plastic or seal in a covered container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.
• In a small saucepan of boiling water, cook the garlic cloves for 5 minutes; drain. Mince the garlic.
• In a small bowl, whisk the oil into the egg yolk. Whisk in the garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, miso, grated onion, Parmesan, anchovy paste, mustard, and lemon zest. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in the crumbled goat cheese.
• Place the frozen lettuce on 4 chilled plates. Spoon the dressing over the lettuce and garnish with a sprinkling of annatto seeds and croutons. Serve immediately.

TUNA CEVICHE IN RADICCHIO CUPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocado, radicchio, salt and black pepper. Add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Toss together, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, stirring the ceviche every 5 minutes.
• Place the radicchio cups on a service platter, divide the ceviche with its the juices evenly among the cups. Top each with the avocado and season with sea salt and black pepper.