Clam, chorizo, kale and cavolo nero stew

serves
4
Clam, chorizo, kale and cavolo nero stew
Clam, chorizo, kale and cavolo nero stew
“Purge the clams of sand by soaking them in cold salted water for 15-20 minutes. Give them a quick scrub before cooking," says Darren Robertson.

Ingredients (13)

  • 100g pearl barley
  • 11⁄2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
  • 1 dried chorizo (150g), cut into 5mm-thick slices
  • 3 eschalots, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 long red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 400ml vegetable stock
  • 1kg live clams (vongole)
  • 1⁄2 bunch each kale and cavolo nero, stalks removed, leaves torn
  • Basil, flat-leaf parsley and amaranth (optional) leaves and baguette, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Cook barley in boiling salted water for 25-30 minutes until tender, then drain.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan over high heat. Add chorizo and cook, turning halfway, for 3 minutes or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, add eschalot, garlic and chilli, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until eschalot is softened but not coloured. Increase heat to high, add wine and cook for 2 minutes or until reduced slightly.
  • 3.
    Add tomato, thyme and stock, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until thickened slightly. Add barley and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes or until warmed through. Add clams, kale and cavolo nero, cover and cook, shaking pan occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until clams have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed.
  • 4.
    Remove from heat and scatter with basil, parsley and amaranth, if using. Drizzle with extra oil. Serve immediately with baguette.
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