Pea and mint risotto
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Serves
2
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60 ml (¼ cup)
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olive oil
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1
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onion, finely chopped
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2
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cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
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200 gm (1 cup)
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unrefined vialone nano rice (see note)
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1 litre (4 cups)
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warm chicken stock
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120 gm (1 cup)
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frozen baby peas
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¼ cup
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mint leaves (loosely packed)
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To serve:
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finely grated parmesan
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1
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic and sauté over low heat for 8 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent.
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2
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Add rice and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes, then add a little chicken stock and stir until absorbed, continuing to add stock and stirring until rice is al dente, then add peas and mint and cook for 2 minutes or until peas are tender. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter risotto with parmesan and serve immediately.
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Note Unrefined rice is risotto rice that has not been completely polished. This gives the risotto a lovely nutty flavour and prevents it becoming too creamy. It is available from select delicatessens. If unavailable, standard risotto rices make a fine substitute.
RECIPE Rodney Dunn
PHOTOGRAPHY Ben Dearnley