Recipe with Lea- A Bi-Monthly FoodCast- Episode 1

Chef Lea Forant of Cafe Forant cooks Sweet Italian Rice Cakes. For the full video please visit: http://www.cafeforant.com.
449 West 51st Street NY, NY 10019
tel. 212-245-4214

Sweet Italian Rice Cakes

1 Cup Risotto
2 Cups Milk
1/2 Cup Sugar
4 oz (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
Grated Rind of 1/2 Lemon
1 Cup Golden Raisins
4 Egg Yolks
3 Egg Whites
Pinch of Cinnamon
12, 4 oz ramekins, buttered or sprayed with non-stick spray

Soak raisins in water, set aside
Boil risotto in 2 cups water for 5 minutes, then drain
Bring Milk and Sugar to a boil
Add Risotto, lemon rind and cinnamon
Cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly
Remove from heat
Stir in the butter and drained raisins
Let cool for 5-7 minutes
Stir in egg yolks
Let cool for another 10 minutes
whip eggwhites till they form soft peaks
Fold eggwhites into the risotto mixture
Pour into prepared ramekins
Bake 30-40 minutes until tester comes out clean
Let cool, then sprinkle powdered sugar on top
Lea encourages you to take the time to enjoy your food!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• nyc
• gourmet
• cooking
• demo
• cafe
• forant
• Hell
• kitchen
• comfort
• food

[chefcommons]

Nice work, we liked your video very much so we embedded it on ChefCommons . com w/ link back and reference to Youtube. (Let us know if you don't wish for it to be featured)

[whitetrash04]

Hey Leah! Michelle Blanco here. I have been reading reviews on the restaurant - congrats!! I hope you, Carolyn and Eli are enjoying your crazy life and the love and sweat that goes into it!! Please pass my love and good thoughts on to Carolyn as well! You actually made me want to cook something!

Michelle

[GregoryKennell]

A fascinating look into a world I don't understand, but can appreciate! THANKS! ~ g ~

[eyemannyc]

I love this!!! Can't wait for the next episode!!!