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Nigel Barden

Join Simon Mayo and chef Nigel Barden for another Foodie Thursday! Plus there's a brand new confession for the collective's conscience!

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1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 Feb 2013 17:05

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Nigel's Grilled Venison Recipe

Grilled VenisonÌýHaunch with Farro Salad & Green Peppercorn Dressing
FromÌýSalt Yard, FoodÌý& Wine from Spain & Italy (Piquillo Publishing)
ByÌýBen Tish, SimonÌýMullins & Sanja Morris
Ìý
Serves 4 as a main orÌý6-8 as a tapa
Ìý
Prep time: 30 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Ìý
Ingredients
Ìý
For the salad:
4 venison steaks
120g farro (or couscous, pearl barley or any grain youÌýlike)
4 artichokes in oil
250g cherry tomatoes
180g piquillo peppers (more often available in jars)
400g tin chickpeas, drained
small handful mint leaves
olive oil for cooking
sea salt & black pepper
Ìý
For the peppercornÌýdressing:
3 tsp green peppercorns (fresh is ideal, try Chinese supermarkets, or otherwise widely available in jars)
1 clove garlic, peeled, chopped
3 tsp coriander, chopped
3 tsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp red chilli, chopped
50ml Moscatel vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
100ml extra virgin olive oil
Ìý
Method:


1.Ìý ÌýÌýSoak the faro overnight (unless using a quick cook variety & follow instructions on packet).
2.Ìý ÌýÌýPlace the farro in a saucepan & cover withÌýcold water. Bring to the boil & then simmer for about 20 mins until theÌýfarro is soft & tender.
3.Ìý ÌýÌýDrain well & rinse under cold water for aÌýfew mins to get rid of the starch.ÌýÌýPutÌýto one side.
4.Ìý ÌýÌýFor the dressing, use a pestle & mortar toÌýcrush the green peppercorns & garlic to a paste.
5.Ìý ÌýÌýTransfer the paste to a bowl & mix in theÌýrest of the ingredients, combining well.ÌýÌýReserve.
6.Ìý ÌýÌýHeat a grill pan or a large sauté pan to maximumÌýheat.
7.Ìý ÌýÌýRub the venison steaks with olive oil &Ìýseason.Ìý
8.Ìý ÌýÌýCook for 4 mins on each side or until theÌýoutside is seared & the inside is medium rare.
9.Ìý ÌýÌýLet the steaks rest for 5 mins before slicingÌýinto strips.
10.ÌýToÌýassemble the salad, quarter the artichokes, halve (or quarter if large) the cherry tomatoes & cutÌýthe piquillo peppers into strips.Ìý
11.ÌýPlaceÌýin a large mixing bowl with the other salad ingredients, including the slicesÌýof venison.
12.ÌýSeasonÌýwith salt & pepper & add the green peppercorn dressing.
13.ÌýCombineÌýeverything together & then divide between serving bowls & serve.

Ìý

A Tempranillo from Ribero del Duero in Spain will have the power & flavour to match fantastically.

Nigel's Top Tips
  • Oil your meat, not your pan.
  • This dish should be served while the venison is warm, or at least room temp.
  • Soark the farro overnight before cooking in salted boiling water, unless using quick cook farro.
  • Chef Vatteroni says, "use good quality cooked chickpeas (Spanish) for a creamer texture.

Broadcast

  • Thu 14 Feb 2013 17:05