For the butternut squash risotto: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss butternut squash with 3 Tbsp. olive oil and the lemon juice and honey powder. Transfer to a baking sheet and cook for 20 min. or until fork tender; let cool on baking sheet. In a wide saute pan over medium heat, cook shallots and garlic in remaining olive oil; before they start to brown, add wine and simmer to reduce by about a third. Add rice and stir to coat. Add 1 cup broth, bring to a simmer and stir constantly. Once broth is absorbed, add 1/2 cup more and stir until absorbed. Repeat until all broth has been used and rice is al dente, 15 to 20 min. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla paste and coconut milk powder; let cool.

For the fried rice balls: Scoop up a ball of rice mixture, nestle a cube of squash in the middle and close to form a stuffed ball. Gently roll rice ball in bread crumbs to cover. Add enough oil to a high-sided skillet to submerge rice balls; heat to 350 degrees. Fry rice balls in small batches until golden brown, maintaining 350-degree temperature. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Combine salt, pepper, and sage in a small bowl; lightly sprinkle over the rice balls.

Absolutely amazing served warm with the Smoked Serrano Cranberry Chutney for dipping.

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Honey Powder

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Madagascar Vanilla Bean Paste

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Coconut Milk Powder

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Sel Marin de Guerande Grey Sea Salt

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Black Tellicherry Peppercorn

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Rubbed Sage

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