from the Test Kitchen
Barley makes a lovely alternative to arborio rice in a risotto. For a gluten-free version of the recipe, swap the barley for the same quantity of buckwheat.
Wholegrain polenta with pumpkin & brown butter
PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES (+ COOLING & REFRIGERATION) SERVES 4
¾ cup (150g) millet
⅓ cup (45g) amaranth
2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup (80g) finely grated parmesan
½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
PUMPKIN TOPPING
600g butternut pumpkin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
30g butter
4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
20 fresh sage leaves
1 Lightly grease a 20cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.
Place millet and amaranth in a deep heavy-based frying