Grain Salad with Miso-Orange Marinated Nuckhen
By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
April 24, 2018
Its packed with protein from grains and the tender, meat-like protein nuckhen and has a fresh citrus flavour.
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Recipes
Grain Salad with Miso-Orange Marinated Nuckhen
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
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2 tbsp miso paste
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2 tbsp white wine vinegar
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1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the miso, maca and orange juice together in a bowl and add the nuckhen. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- 2
Put the farro, black barley, and sorghum in a small pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the grains are tender. Drain the grains and chill.
- 3
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the white wine vinegar and blood orange extract in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season.
- 4
Drain the nuckhen. Heat the grapeseed oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the nuckhen and sear it on all sides. Reduce the heat if it starts to burn.
- 5
In a large bowl, toss the cooked grains, arugula, and peppers with the dressing. Top with the nuckhen and garnish with grated orange zest.