How to make: 1. Risotto: Heat theoliveoil, put onions,carrotsandcelery, stirring for 3minutesover high heat. 2. Addriceandlemongrass, stir-fryfor 2minutes. 3. Addwine, if youlike andwaituntilabsorbedbyrice. 4. Startaddinga littlefish stockand wait untilabsorbedbythe ricebeforeadding anotherstir. 5. Repeatuntilricetender (about 20-25 minutes). 6. Finally addthe fishsauceand seasonwith salt and pepperpremises. 7. Crushedblackpepperandcoriander. Season thetunasteakswithsaltandpepperandcoat thetunawithcoriander. 8. Heat oil in aheavybasedfrying pan. Cook thetunaon both sidesuntilcooked(according to taste,2minutesforeach side). 9. Place therisottoina serving dish, garnish withasparagusput thetunaon top ofasparagus, coriander leavesandalfalfa.
3.Enterthe nutsinto theblender.Addparsley,mint,bulgurwheat, garlic,egg,cumin,cardamomorcoriander,bakingsoda,salt,andpepper.Milledin ablender,but try.textureremainsrough.Transfer to abowl.
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7.Pouroil3inchestallin a large skillet.Heatto 190°Coruntila piece ofbreadto brownwithin 30seconds.Frythe ballalternatelyuntilbrownfor about 2minutes.Behindevery1minute.Drain on paper towelsand serve witha sprig ofeatingcoriander.
Forapproximately 20servings
Tips: Falafelcan also beserved withwoodenskewersandcocktailsauce,orminipita breadinhalfwith asalad,andhummus,or it could bepresented inminilettucewitha spoonful ofhummusanda sprig ofmint.