1tablespoonbutter, add another tablespoon if doing scallops
2small or 1 large shallot, ~1/4 cup diced
1package banza rice of 1 cup arborio rice
1/4dry white wine
2-3tablespoonsheavy cream or coconut cream
1/2cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1ear of corn*
Corn Stock:
4 1/2cupswater
1ear of corn, kernels removed
1/2yellow or white onion, sliced into 1 inch slices
1cloveof garlic, smashed
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack peppercorns
Other:
1head cauliflower, chopped into florets
1-2tablespoonsolive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
optional: scallops, about 3-4 per person, cleaned and patted dry
Instructions
Corn & Corn Stock:
Optional: Place the ear of corn into the broiler for about 5-10 minutes on the top rack if you prefer it a little blistered (I do- otherwise it’s a bit sweet for me).
Cut kernels off from ear. Use the leftover corn cob without the kernels for the stock.
Make the stock: In a medium saucepot, add the water, corn cob, onion, garlic, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to boil and then simmer 25-30 minutes. You can choose to strain this, but I just loosely '“strain” this when ladling the stock into the risotto- you just have to be a little careful about the peppercorns.
Corn Risotto & Cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 425. Toss cauliflower in a tablespoon or two of olive oil (enough to coat all the cauliflower) and season. Roast for about 25 minutes (let roast while making the risotto)
*Important Note: Once you start the risotto, things move quickly and you have to be stirring for most of this. Have ingredients out and ready to go before you start this! You won’t have time to go to the fridge or grate the parmesan.
Heat a medium to large skillet (about 1 to 2’’ deep) over medium heat. Add in butter and shallot. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
Add in dry rice and stir to coat the rice in the butter/shallot mixture.
Pour in wine and saute, stirring constantly, until it has been fully absorbed, 1-2 minutes.
Add in corn stock, one to two ladles at a time, stirring constantly, until stock has been fully absorbed. Once the stock has been absorbed, add in another ladle. Continue to do this until all corn stock is used- this will take about 20-25 minutes. Halfway through this process, add in the corn kernels.
Stir in about 3/4 of the fresh parmesan and heavy cream. Serve with cauliflower and top with the remaining 1/4 fresh parmesan. Add scallops on top if using.
Scallops:
Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add in butter. Once hot, add in scallops. Let sit and brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and repeat on other side. Season with salt and serve immediately.