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Stilton and ham risotto

Stilton and ham risotto

Serves 4



1.25 litres   chicken stock
180 gm   Stilton, crumbled
80 gm   unsalted butter
1   small onion, finely chopped
300 gm (1½ cups)   arborio rice
60 gm   ham, thinly sliced
To serve:   green salad


1 Heat ½ cup chicken stock and Stilton in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until cheese is just melted. Place remaining stock in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2 Heat half the butter in a heavy-based saucepan, add onion and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until soft, then add rice and stir for another 5 minutes. Gradually add half the simmering stock and stir over low heat until liquid is absorbed, then add remaining stock, ½ cup at a time, stirring continuously, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next.
3 When rice is al dente, stir in remaining butter, Stilton mixture and ham, then season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately, with a green salad passed separately.


Drink Suggestion 2004 Terraces Estate Pinot Noir.

RECIPE Andy Harris PHOTOGRAPHY William Meppem STYLING Andy Harris


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