Mario Batali's Creamy Root Vegetable Farrotto

Creamy Farro Side

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Serve this decadent side dish alongside tender chicken or fish.

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step 1

ingredients 2 cups Farro

instructions Bring the water and chicken stock to a boil in a medium stock pot and season with salt. Add the farro to the pot and cook for 18 minutes or 1 minute short of the package instructions. Drain. The grain should be cooked with a slightly chewy texture.
step 2

ingredients 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (plus more for finishing)
1 Shallot (finely chopped)
1 bunch Radishes (quartered)
Salt and Pepper

instructions Heat the olive oil over medium-high in a large saute pan. Add the shallot and radish quarters and season with salt. Saute for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the radishes are caramelized and slightly firm inside.
step 3

ingredients 2 Parsnips (peeled and julienned)
2 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)

instructions Add the parsnips and garlic and saute for about 1 minute, just until fragrant. Stir in the prepared farro.
step 4

ingredients 1/2 cup While Wine
1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock

instructions Deglaze with the white wine. Add the stock and cook until the stock is reduced by half.
step 5

ingredients 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated; plus more for garnish)

3 tablespoons freshly chopped Parsley

instructions Remove from heat and stir in the Parmigiano and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil.
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