Smoked-Onion Soubise
Smoked-Onion Soubise might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 50 calories. This recipe serves 25. If you have nutmeg, gruyère cheese, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Assemble the smoker by spreading 1/2 cup small, dry hardwood chips over the bottom of the smoker, then place the drip tray and rack directly on the chips. (To jury-rig a smoker, line a wok or disposable aluminum baking pan with heavy-duty foil and spread with dry wood chips; top with another layer of foilto catch dripsand a rack. Cover the wok or pan by sealing it tightly with a lid or sheet of foil.)
Place a sheet of foil on the smoker rack; poke holes all over. In a well-ventilated area, set the smoker over high heat. When smoke rises from all sides, spread the onion over the foil. Cover and smoke for 45 seconds.
In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the rice for 3 minutes; drain. In an enameled cast-iron casserole, melt the butter.
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened.
Add the rice, cream and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Cover and bake until the onion is tender, 30 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 40
Stir the cheese into the onion and bake for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with the chives.