by Einat Admony
View ProfileYour favorite stuffed grape leaves (a.k.a. Dolmas) gone crazy. This risotto is made with pearl couscous in place of the traditional arborio rice, but grape leaves for an earthy, fresh flavor. A little parmesan and Mexican crema make for a creamy umami-filled finish. The risotto is paired with chicken thighs that have been marinated with Chef Einat's homemade Persian spice mix, Sabzi, then seared to juicy perfection. A side of simply sautéed brussel sprouts and crispy shallots rounds out this unique, satisfying meal.
Nutritional facts
Protein
43g
Carbs
64g
Calories
850
Fat
50g
Ingredients
Reviews
4.4
Based on 168 reviews
Chef Einat Admony, known as the ultimate balaboosta (meaning "perfect housewife" inYiddish) is the James Beard nominated chef and owner of Balaboosta, the fine diningMiddle Eastern & Israeli restaurant and the beloved fast casual falafel chain, Taïm.
Admony is a pillar of the international Israeli cooking community. Her food tells anintricate story of strong immigrant roots and living the American Dream. Having grownup in Tel Aviv, she served as a cook in the Israeli Army before traveling Europe to workin kitchens, and eventually landing in New York City as an ambitious young chef. After15+ years leading the New York culinary scene and establishing multiple restaurants,Admony continues to innovate and inspire with elevated yet comforting homestylecooking from her childhood.
Admony is a double-time champion and competitor of Food Network’s Chopped andThrowdown! with Bobby Flay. She has been featured by The New York Times, BonAppetit, HuffPost, Forbes, among many others. Admony has authored two cookbookswith Artisan Books: Balaboosta (2013) and Shuk (2019). In 2014, she was a recipient ofthe Great Immigrants award from Carnegie Corporation of New York for exemplarycontributions to American life.
Outside of leading several expanding food businesses, Admony can be found at homein Brooklyn or at her country house in the Hudson Valley, cooking for her two children,Liam and Mika, her husband and business partner, Stefan Nafziger, and a steadystream of dinner party guests.
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