Wood Fire Grilled Orata Recipe
cranberry beans, farro, crapiata
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Crapiata (Sauce)
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Orata
Clean the whole Orata under cold water, pat it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal cuts on each side of the fish.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Farro
In a pot, combine 1 cup of farro and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the Cranberry Beans
Soak cranberry beans overnight, then drain. In a pot, cover the beans with fresh water, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Crapiata Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Crapiata Sauce
Chop the tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper into small pieces. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, add the chopped vegetables, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Add chopped basil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grilling the Orata
- 7
- 8
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
On a large plate, arrange a bed of farro and cranberry beans. Place the grilled Orata on top and spoon over the crapita sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.