Risotto is rice and easy to make

Published date08 September 2021
Publication titleAirdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
I used to think risotto was a difficult dish to make but it is relatively easy, you just need to ensure you don't overcook it.

If you want to make it that extra bit special you can make little parmesan crisps to sit on top with some roasted pine nuts.

Ingredients (serves four) ¦ 1 onion, finely chopped ¦ 1 clove chopped garlic ¦ 2tbsp olive oil ¦ 350g risotto rice ¦ 1.5 pints boiling vegetable stock ¦ 170g pack smoked salmon, chopped (keep a little back for decoration) ¦ 2tbsp chopped parsley ¦ 85g cream cheese ¦ Grated lemon rind and juice ¦ Basil to garnish (optional) ¦ Handful of pine nuts roasted (optional)

Method 1. Fry the onion in the oil for five minutes.

2. Add the garlic and rice and continue to cook for a further two minutes.

3. Pour in a third of stock and stir until absorbed, then add the lemon juice.

4. Continue to add the stock, a ladle at a time until the risotto is cooked to your taste - ideally it should still have a...

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