Pheasant with Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, and Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients for Pheasant with Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, and Roasted Cauliflower

• 1 large pheasant

• 1/2 teaspoons ground sumac

• 1 cucchiaino di sale marino fine

• 1/2 cucchiaini di pepe nero macinato fresco

• 2 cucchiai di olio extravergine d'oliva

• 2 cucchiai di burro non salato

• 3 fresh sage leaves

• 6 cups pheasant or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 cucchiai di olio d'oliva

• 120ml diced fennel (reserve the fronds for garnish, if desired)

• 120ml diced leek

• 120ml di vino bianco

• 475 ml di riso Arborio

• 2 cucchiai di burro non salato

• 1 cucchiaio di sale marino fine

• 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed

• 2 cucchiai di olio extravergine d'oliva

• 1 cucchiaio di sale marino fine

• 1/2 cucchiaini di pepe nero macinato fresco

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 60ml olio extravergine di oliva

• 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt

• 1 cucchiaino di pepe nero macinato fresco

Remove both breasts from the pheasant and season all over with sumac, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate the breasts while you make the risotto and vegetables. If desired, use the rest of the pheasant to make stock to cook the risotto in.

In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, warm the stock. Keep hot.

In a second medium saucepan over moderate heat, warm the oil. Add the fennel and leek and sauté until tender. Add the wine and simmer the mixture until nearly dry. Add the rice and sauté, stirring, until lightly toasted. Add about 1 ladle's worth of hot stock and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding the stock, 1 ladle's worth at a time, and cook, stirring frequently, until all the stock is absorbed and the risotto is creamy and tender but still al dente. Stir in the butter, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

In a medium bowl, toss together the asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan over moderate heat then add the asparagus and grill until tender. Alternatively, toss the asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper together on a large baking sheet and roast in a 260°C oven until tender.

Preheat the oven to 260°C.

On a large baking sheet, toss together the cauliflower, oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender and caramelized.

In a large sauté pan over moderate heat, warm the oil. Add the pheasant and sear, flipping once, until both sides develop a rich brown colour. Add the butter and sage and once the butter melts, use it to baste the breasts. Continue cooking until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pheasant (do not touch the bone) registers 74°C. Let the pheasant rest briefly then cut each breast in half.

Divide the risotto, asparagus, and cauliflower among 4 plates. Top each with 1/2 pheasant breast and garnish with the reserved fennel fronds, if desired.

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