PORCINI CHICKPEA ORZO CAKES WITH TOMATO PEPPER SAUCE
- Chickpea Orzo Cakes:
- 1/2 c Barilla Chickpea Orzo
- Porcini Powder
- Chopped Garlic
- Grated Parmesan
- Olive Oil
- To taste Salt and Pepper
- Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock
- 1/4 c Diced Onion
- Boursin
- 1/2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
- Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce:
- Canned San Marzano Tomatoes
- Chopped Garlic
- Diced Onion
- Feta
- Crushed Red Peppers
- 1/2 ea Lemon Juice
- Roasted Red Peppers
- White Wine
- Goat Cheese
- Anchovy Paste
- 1/2 Tbsp Dried Oregano
Chickpea Orzo
CHEF'S NOTE
Ian Ramirez
This cake can be served with any animal or fish protein or used as a Center of the plate for a plant forward dish with vegetables.
This sauce pairs perfectly with the orzo cake and lends itself to some Greek influence with the lemon and oregano flavors. You can use any type of animal protein or plant based protein with this dish. I would suggest garnishing it with caramelized, pearl onions and mushrooms. The dish pictured below is shown plated using a prosciutto wrapped chicken roulade.