roasted-beets-with-fennel-and-bonito-dressing.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Toss beets with 1 Tbsp. oil in an 8x8\" baking dish; season with salt. Add 1/4 cup water and cover tightly with foil. Roast beets, shaking once, until a knife slips easily through flesh, 60\u201375 minutes. Let cool slightly, then rub off skins with paper towels. Using 2 forks, tear beets into large pieces; toss in a large bowl with 2 Tbsp. oil.",
        "Meanwhile, toast aniseed in a small saucepan over medium heat, tossing often until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 cup water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 20 minutes. Place fennel in a small bowl and strain brine over. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours.",
        "Cook garlic, butter, and 1/4 cup oil in a small saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally, until garlic is soft but not brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in bonito flakes and transfer to a blender. Pur\u00e9e until only a few flecks of bonito remain.",
        "Prepare a grill for medium heat. Grill beets, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer back to bowl; toss with bonito dressing and lemon juice and season with salt.",
        "Toss arugula and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season with salt. Grill until lightly charred in spots, about 30 seconds. Transfer back to bowl.",
        "Arrange beets on a platter and top with arugula and drained pickled fennel."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 pounds small or medium red beets, scrubbed",
        "1/2 cup olive oil, divided",
        "2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more",
        "1 teaspoon aniseed or fennel seeds",
        "1/2 cup white wine vinegar",
        "1 tablespoon sugar",
        "1 small fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced crosswise",
        "2 garlic cloves, smashed",
        "2 tablespoons unsalted butter",
        "1/3 cup bonito flakes",
        "2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice",
        "1 cup trimmed mature arugula"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Beet",
        "Arugula",
        "Anise",
        "Fennel",
        "Fall"
    ],
    "title": "Roasted Beets With Fennel and Bonito Dressing",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-beets-with-fennel-and-bonito-dressing"
}