Radicchio Risotto
Presentation
Discover risotto with radicchio, an elegant and enveloping dish of the Italian tradition, perfect for those who love intense and refined flavors. This recipe combines the creaminess of the risotto with the slightly bitter taste of radicchio and the aromatic depth of the wine, creating an irresistible balance of flavors. In a few simple steps, you can bring to the table a first course that embodies the Italian passion for quality ingredients and unique combinations.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of rice (preferably Carnaroli)
- 100 grams of red radicchio
- 30 grams of butter
- 30 grams of grated parmesan
- 250ml of red wine
- 700ml of broth (vegetable or meat)
- salt to taste
Preparation:
Wash the radicchio leaves and 1 cut them into squares of about 3 centimeters. 2 Then toast the rice dry in the saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously, after 3 add the radicchio and stir until it begins to wilt.
4 At this point pour the wine on the rice and boil, stirring until the alcohol has completely evaporated; in the meantime you can also add salt. In the 6 5 a ladle of boiling broth, stir and once it reaches boiling point, lower the heat.
7 During cooking, add broth when the risotto begins to dry out too much and stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom. Adjust the broth so that the rice finishes cooking and is decidedly fluid but not soupy and with the grains still al dente. Once cooked, turn off the heat, 8 add the butter and stir vigorously to cream the rice. Then 9 repeat the operation with the grated parmesan and finally serve it while still piping hot, soft and creamy.
Advise
- Cut the radicchio into small pieces and not strips, so it will be easier to eat.
- The types of rice I usually use for risottos are: carnaroli, vialone and vialone nano.
- Keep the heat low and stir regularly to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- The broth should always be boiling when you add it to the rice.
- Serve immediately to avoid losing the pleasant creaminess typical of this dish.
- If you want to give the dish a more refined touch, sprinkle a little white pepper on top of the serving plate.
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