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Black rice waffles with whipped feta dip
Course:
Lunch, Snack, Tapas
Cuisine:
Mediterranean Inspired
Keyword:
black rice, dip, feta, waffles
Servings:
12
waffles
Author:
Steve Paris
Despite its simplicity, this whipped feta dip has a depth and complexity of flavour that cries out for something crisp and crunchy to be dipped in and lifted to your waiting lips. The black rice waffles are the perfect vehicle.
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Ingredients
Black rice
1
cup
uncooked black rice
2
cups
water
1
piece
kombu
10x10 cm
1/2
tsp
salt
Waffle batter
1 1/2
cups
all purpose flour
1
cup
milk
50
g
butter
1
tsp
bakers yeast
1/2
cup
warm water
1/2
tsp
salt
1/2
Tbsp
sugar
1
tsp
baking soda
1
tsp
activated charcoal
optional
2
eggs
Whipped feta dip
250
g
Greek yogurt
200
g
feta cheese
3
cloves
garlic, crushed
2
Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
tsp
freshly ground white pepper
Instructions
Preparing the waffle batter
Add the milk and butter to a saucepan and heat over a low heat.
Once the butter is melted, whisk it in then add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 Tbsp sugar.
Once the sugar and salt have dissolved, remove the milk from the heat and allow to cool until lukewarm.
Add 1/2 cup warm water to a large bowl.
Add the yeast, stir, then allow to sit until foam forms on the surface (5-15 minutes, depending on the yeast).
Add the milk mixture to the yeast in the the large bowl and stir.
Slowly add the flour to the milk and yeast, whisking until smooth.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
Black rice
Add 1 cup uncooked black rice, the piece of kombu, 2 cups of water, and 1/2 tsp salt to a saucepan.
Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer covered for 40 minutes.
Let cool with the saucepan lid still on.
Drain any remaining liquid.
Whipped feta dip
Using and immersion blender or food processor, blend together the yogurt, feta, and garlic.
With the blender still running, drizzle in the olive oil.
Finally, stir in the pepper.
Making the waffles
Whisk the eggs.
Stir the eggs, salt, activated charcoal (if using), and baking soda into the waffle batter.
Fold in the cooked black rice.
Make the waffles according to the waffle maker instructions.
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