Name: Roasted Turbot with Pancetta, Squid and Potato Risotto
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Leaves from 1 sprig of thyme, plus 4 sprigs of thyme to garnish; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 100 g (4 oz) fresh or frozen peas; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 150 ml (¼ pint) red wine; 350 g (12 oz) large new potatoes, peeled; 300 ml (½ pint) meat stock; 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; A sprig of thyme; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 425 ml (14 fl oz) chicken stock; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 4 large, thin slices of pancetta, weighing about 100g (4oz) in total; 25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 large squid, cleaned; 4 tablespoons double cream; 4 x 175 g (6 oz) turbot fillets (alternatively, use cod or Alaskan halibut); 50 g (2 oz) unsalted butter

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

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A Passion for Potatoes

By Paul Gayler

Published 2010

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This unusual risotto substitutes potatoes for the rice. The squid is wrapped in pancetta, which helps keep it moist and tender.

Ingredients

350 g (12 oz) large new potatoes, peeled
100 g (4

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Method

Using a mandolin or a large knife, cut the potatoes into tiny cubes slightly larger than rice grains, placing them in cold water as you go. Cook the peas in boiling salted water, then drain, refresh under cold running water and set aside. Heat half the olive oil in a pan, add the shallots, thyme leaves and garlic and sauté over a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and dry in a cl

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