Parmesan-Polenta-Coated Chicken Livers with Lentil Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lovers of chicken livers will find this dish a treat, and we think even those who are skeptical will fall for these morsels with their crisp coating and subtle cheese flavor. Ingredients:
1 pound lentils (about 2 1/3 cups) |
1 quart water |
1 onion, chopped fine |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 3/4 teaspoons salt |
2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or wine vinegar |
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tomatoes, chopped |
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley |
1/2 cup coarse cornmeal |
1/2 cup grated parmesan |
2 eggs, beaten to mix |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 pound chicken livers |
2 quarts mixed salad greens (about 6 ounces) |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, water, onion, garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are just tender but not falling apart, about 35 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
2. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add the 1/2 cup oil slowly, whisking. Add 1/2 cup of this vinaigrette to the lentil salad along with the tomatoes and parsley.
3. In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, Parmesan, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the eggs in another shallow dish. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Dip half the livers in the egg and then into the cornmeal mixture; fry for 2 minutes. Turn and cook until browned but still pink inside, about 2 minutes longer. Repeat with the remaining livers and the remaining 1 tablespoon each oil and butter.
4. To serve, toss the greens in the remaining vinaigrette and put on plates. Top with the lentils and livers.
5. Wine Recommendation: The creamy rich livers and the crunchy dressed salad both call for a tart, fruity red wine. A Beaujolais will be an ideal accompaniment.
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