Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 cups pearled sorghum (13 ounces), rinsed (see Note)
  • 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 3/4 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 3/4 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 3/4 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Kosher salt
  • Grapeseed or canola oil, for frying
  • 3 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • Snipped chives, for serving

Method

  • Cook the sorghum Preheat the oven to 400.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the sorghum and stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sorghum is tender and the stock is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Season the sorghum with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the root vegetables In a very large bowl, toss all of the vegetables with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the vegetables in an even layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.
  • Roast until tender and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes; stir the vegetables halfway through roasting.
  • Make the parsnip puree In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the parsnips, stock and a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over moderately high heat until the parsnips are tender and the stock is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly, then transfer the parsnips and their cooking liquid to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Season with salt.
  • Fold the cooked sorghum into the parsnip puree and spread evenly in a 9-by-13-inch or 4-quart baking dish thats at least 2 inches deep.
  • Scatter the roasted vegetables evenly over the puree.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes, until bubbling.
  • Meanwhile, make the crispy shallots In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 inch of oil until shimmering.
  • In a bowl, toss the sliced shallots with the flour.
  • Working in batches, fry the shallots over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shallots to a paper towellined plate to drain; season with salt.
  • Garnish the casserole with the crispy shallots and chives and serve.