Charred Miso Onions with Polenta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:02:51 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Place a medium ovenproof frying pan over a high heat.

Step 2

Peel and halve 3 small red onions. Once the frying pan is smoking hot, lay the onions into the pan, cut-side down.

Step 3

Leave the onions to char undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until blackened slightly.

Step 4

Take the pan off the heat and tip in 150ml (5.1floz) of water. Add 2 tbsp of miso paste and 75g (2.6oz) of butter.

Step 5

Mix the miso and butter into the water.

Step 6

Whack the whole pan into the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the onions are soft throughout and the sauce has reduced to a sticky, glossy glaze. Get on with the rest of the dish while you wait.

Step 7

Pour 375ml (12.7floz) of milk into a medium saucepan and place it over a medium-high heat. Season with a generous pinch of salt.

Step 8

Once the milk starts to bubble and boil, add 75g (2.6oz) of polenta, whisking continuously until it thickens.

Step 9

Turn the heat down to very low and continue to cook the grains for 5-8 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the mix dries out slightly and has the consistency of loose mashed potato. Add a splash of milk if it starts to get too thick.

Step 10

Whack 100g (3.5oz) of kale into a bowl with a splash of water and a generous pinch of salt.

Step 11

Cover with Cling Film and cook in the microwave for 4-5 minutes on full power, until the leaves darken and wilt. Grate 15g (0.5oz) of cheese while you wait.

Step 12

Once the polenta is done, chuck in the grated cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 13

Dollop the polenta into bowls, serve 3 onion halves per portion and lay on the kale. Tip over the miso glaze and finish with 10g (0.40z) of pine nuts per plate. Enjoy!

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