Posts Tagged ‘stuffed’

Snow in Summer


While it cannot be denied that the shuricado is a whirlwind of simplicity and kickass, and it is true that revenge is sweet, and goes well with a side of ice cream, there are times when the ninja requires a less ephemeral solution. Not to put too fine a point on it: there are times when a ninja needs to eat lunch.

 

 This little miracle of a dish will help you do just that: Feta cheese reminiscent of snowfall blankets summer fruits nestled in grains and seasoned with the peppery flavor of fresh basil. If you are a devotee of the bento tradition in search of a well packed meal, we believe that this self contained dish, whose flavors intensify with time, will leave you fulfilled and ready to face the oncoming foe.  

 

You will need:

1 cup Bulgar or Quinoa (or whichever grain the peasants are paying you in these days)
2 cups Water 
5 Fresh Tomatoes
Salt

1 Onion
Olive Oil
Cooking wine (red for preference)

3 peppers the color of your true love’s heart 

One cup fresh basil, corsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, diced
Feta cheese 

Glass baking dish. 

First:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Seed and chop the tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt, and let them stand for about 15 minutes in a colander to drain. 

Next:

Add the bulgar to the water, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes until cooked through. 

Meanwhile:

Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, removing the seeds and veins. If you wish, you can prepare the peppers by simmering them gently in water until they are tender, but not too soft. Chop the onion and saute in the olive oil until glassy. Add a splash of wine and stir briefly to deglaze the pan. Transfer the onions to the glass dish and arrange the peppers on top. Place in the oven and bake until the stuffing is ready. This will allow the onions to flavor the peppers. 

Saute the garlic in more olive oil to release its aroma. Transfer the cooked bulgar to the pan and toss in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are heated through and begin to cook down. Add the fresh basil and heat until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the stuffing to the peppers. If you have not precooked the peppers, bake the entire dish at 350 for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with feta cheese and place in the oven to broil, about 3 minutes. 

Serve, or save for a time when you aren’t actively engaged with the enemy.