Wednesday 26 February 2014

Broccoli Bagna Càuda



Broccoli Bagna Cauda
Banya Cowda

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches broccoli (about 2 pounds), cut into florets, with stems peeled and cut into uniform pieces
  • 2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil or fat of choice Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 anchovy fillets packed in olive oil (about half of a 2 ounce can), drained and minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Finely grated zest and juice from 1 medium lemon
  •  1/2C Grated Romano

preparation

DO THIS:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the middle position.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli and macadamia nut oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange the broccoli in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
3. Roast the tray of broccoli for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender and toasty, tossing the broccoli and turning the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time.
4. In the mean time, make the bagna càuda. Cook the minced anchovies and olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the anchovies melt into the oil, which should take 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.
5. When the broccoli's done roasting, transfer it to a large bowl, and mix it with the garlic-anchovy sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and Romano
Dont freak out with the anchovies, you can also use anchovy paste. They are very affordable. Also they only impart a salty
savory flavor. Anchovy is used in Cesare salad dressing.

This recipe is adapted from Epicurious.com
Enjoy!