Indulge in a culinary journey to the Orient with our enticing Oriental-Style Carrot Risotto with Raisins. This unique and flavorful dish combines the vibrant flavors of the East with the comforting creaminess of Italian risotto. Carrots, the star ingredient, add a delightful sweetness and vibrant color, while plump raisins offer a touch of fruity elegance. The aromatic blend of spices, including ginger, garlic, and cumin, creates a captivating depth of flavor that dances on your palate. Served with a sprinkling of toasted almonds and fresh cilantro, this dish is a delightful fusion of Eastern and Western culinary traditions.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer a tantalizing selection of variations to suit your preferences. For a vegetarian twist, try our Carrot Risotto with Spinach and Feta, where tender spinach and tangy feta cheese add a vibrant green hue and a salty-tangy contrast. If you prefer a more indulgent option, our Carrot Risotto with Pancetta and Peas is a delightful choice, where crispy pancetta and sweet peas add a savory and textural dimension to the dish.
For those with a sweet tooth, our Carrot Risotto with Apples and Cinnamon is a must-try. The addition of sweet apples and warm cinnamon creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. And if you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our 30-Minute Carrot Risotto is the perfect solution, offering a simplified version of the classic recipe without compromising on taste.
No matter which recipe you choose, our Oriental-Style Carrot Risotto and its variations promise a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of the Orient.
CARROT RISOTTO
This risotto is carroty. It's cheesy. It has a nice bite to it, which is exactly what you want. And because the backbone to any risotto is a really good broth, I'm going to show you how we make our carrot stock at Dirt Candy.
Provided by Amanda Cohen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Risotto: Strain the stock to yield 6 cups (add water to the stock if necessary) and place in stock pot over low heat to simmer. Finely dice the onion half; then peel and mince the garlic. In a skillet, heat olive oil to rippling, add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to toast. Continue to move it around the pan so it doesn't stick to the bottom, about 7 minutes.
- When the rice has grown translucent from absorbing the oil, add wine and stir until it evaporates; do the same with the lemon juice. Once the pan is fairly dry, slowly ladle the simmering carrot stock into the rice in one-cup increments (rice and stock need to be same temperature). Stir until the liquid has been incorporated before adding the next cup. Don't rush it: you want to let the carrot flavor slowly develop. (This is the trick to cooking risotto: take it slow!)
- When you have two cups of stock left in the saucepan, pour the carrot juice into the stock and stir until it's incorporated. Then, add the next cup of the carrot juice/stock mixture to the rice and incorporate. When you have one cup of the mixture left, stir the diced carrots into the rice before adding the final cup of liquid.
- Finish the dish: When the rice looks creamy and there's no liquid sloshing around, add salt, butter, and half of the Pecorino. (Omit butter and Pecorino for vegan eaters.) Spoon onto a serving plate, sprinkle with the thyme and remaining Pecorino, and serve.
- Peel, trim, and roughly chop the onion and carrots, and roughly chop celery; add to stock pot. Smash garlic cloves to remove peel, then add to pot. Add water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Strain and reserve liquid, discarding solids.
CARROT RAISIN COUSCOUS
Golden raisins add a slightly sweet flavor to this unique side dish featuring both couscous and carrots. -Jordan Sucher, Brooklyn, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat wine until hot. In a small bowl, soak raisins in wine for 5 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving wine. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Stir in couscous. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in the broth, raisins and half each of the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork., In a small skillet, saute carrots in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Combine sugar, molasses, reserved wine and the remaining salt and pepper. Stir into carrots; heat through., In a large bowl, combine couscous mixture and carrots; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges
ROASTED CARROT AND ONION RISOTTO
This creamy and filling risotto is great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the carrots, onion and ginger with 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet. Roast until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the chicken broth with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Keep it just under a simmer. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is translucent, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until the wine is fully absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add about 1/2 cup warm broth. Cook, stirring, until the broth is almost absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring until all of the broth has been incorporated and the rice is tender, but not mushy, about 25 minutes total. Stir in the butter, a few cubes at a time, until melted and the risotto is creamy.
- Roughly chop half of the roasted vegetables and stir them into the risotto. Spoon into bowls and garnish with the remaining vegetables and fresh thyme if using.
RISOTTO WITH SPRING CARROTS AND LEEKS
You can get carrots and leeks year 'round in the supermarket. In the spring, though, new carrots and leeks, fresh and sweet, come to farmers' markets, and they're perfect for this risotto.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer over low heat with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that it is well seasoned.
- Heat the oil in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat, and add the carrots, leeks and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about three minutes. Add the rice, thyme and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle.
- Add the wine, and stir over medium heat until it has almost evaporated. Begin adding the simmering stock, two ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly nor too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is almost absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock, and continue to cook in this fashion - adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, then stirring - for about 20 to 25 minutes. Taste a bit of the rice. It should be chewy but not hard in the middle. (If it is still hard in the middle, add more stock and cook for another five minutes or so.) Stir in the chopped fresh herbs, add pepper to taste, taste and adjust salt.
- When the rice is cooked al dente, remove the pan from the heat and stir in another ladleful of stock, the Parmesan and lemon juice. The rice should be creamy. Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading the risotto in a thin layer rather than lumping in a mound.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1071 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
CARROTS WITH RAISINS
You can fix this simple side dish in minutes. Just combine the ingredients, then cook in the microwave.-Claudine Moffatt, Manchester, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until carrots are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY GLAZED CARROTS AND RAISINS
I usually make my glazed carrots with fresh baby carrots, butter, and honey. However, tonight I needed a quick side to go with my Easy One Pot Lentils and Rice. I did not have any fresh carrots or honey on hand (I need to get to the grocery store!) but I had a can or organic sliced carrots and some brown sugar. I decided to add raisins, because my 18 month old dd LOVES them, but cannot eat them unless they are chopped or cooked. (due to the fact that they are a major choking hazard) This is what I came up with. I served the lentils and rice as a rice ring, and served it with the carrots and raisins in the middle. (lifted out of the pan with a slotted spoon) My family really enjoyed it, and the kids appreciated the presentation! Whatever works to get them to eat healthy! ;o)
Provided by cicict1976
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put raisins into a small saucepan, add hot water. and let stand 5 minutes to plump raisins slightly.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the carrots.
- Add brown sugar, butter, and salt to the pan and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Bring glaze to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 1 minute.
- Add carrots to glaze and toss to coat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes uncovered. You can serve the carrots at this point, but the longer they simmer, the thicker the glaze gets and the sweeter the carrots get.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 1.3
ASIAN RISOTTO
This is my kind of comfort food-a very untradtional but flavorful way to prepare risotto. Lots of shrimp, with garlic, ginger, pine nuts and cilantro. Risotto goes Pacific Rim! Adapted from a recipe from a local grocery store.
Provided by MNLisaB
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 3 TBS of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in mushrooms and saute until softened, about 5 minutes, then remove to a plate.
- Melt remaining 2 TBS butter in the same saucepan.
- Stir in ginger and garlic, saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in rice; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine shrimp, chicken broth,sherry and soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil; remove shrimp to a bowl.
- Add about a third of the hot broth to the rice.
- Cook over medium heat until broth is absorbed, stirring 2 or 3 times.
- Continue adding a third more broth and stirring until rice is still firm but not raw tasting, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms,red pepper, pine nuts and shrimp; heat through, for about 4 more minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and serve right away.
- To toast pine nuts:can pan toast or toast in a preheated 325* oven until golden-watch carefully.
PARMESAN-CARROT RISOTTO
Instead of using pricier traditional Arborio rice, we experimented with long-grain white rice in this risotto. It yields results that are just as creamy and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring broth and 2 cups water to a bare simmer over medium.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add onion and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in rice. Add wine; cook, stirring, until absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups hot broth; simmer over medium-low, stirring frequently, until mostly absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Continue to add broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally, until absorbed before adding more. Cook until rice is creamy and just tender, about 20 minutes (you may not need all the broth).
- Remove risotto from heat. Stir in Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g
CARAMELIZED CARROT RISOTTO
Creamy, yet bright risotto that takes a little effort, but is worth the wait. You can substitute an equal amount of heavy cream for the mascarpone cheese, but it is better with the original. From April 2008 Sunset Magazine.
Provided by JeanT
Categories Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 side dish servings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a medium heavy bottomed pot; add carrots and stir with a wooden spoon until well coated. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the sugar; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and carrots are just starting to turn brown, a few minutes more. Reserve half of the carrots. In a blender, puree other half with 3/4 cup hot water.
- Bring chicken broth to a simmer and keep at a simmer, covered, over low heat.
- Heat remaining oil and butter over medium heat in same (unwashed) pot used for carrots. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice, stirring with a wooden spoon to coat rice with oil, 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine evaporates. Add carrot puree and cook, stirring, until mixture no longer looks soupy.
- Add 1/2 cup hot broth, stirring often, until rice absorbs most of the liquid. Repeat process, adding 1/2 cup broth at a time and stirring often till each addition is absorbed before adding the next, until rice is al dente (about 20 minutes; at least 1 cup broth will remain).
- Fold in reserved carrots (save 2 tablespoons for garnish), mascarpone, 1/4 cup parmesan, 1 tablespoon parsley, and the thyme. Add up to 1 cup broth (1/4 cup at a time) to loosen the risotto. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle each bowl of risotto with some of the remaining1/2 cup parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and the reserved carrots. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.3, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 924.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.7
Tips:
- When choosing carrots, opt for firm and brightly colored ones, as they will provide the best flavor and texture to your risotto.
- To achieve a creamy and flavorful risotto, use a good quality broth. Vegetable broth is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with chicken or beef broth for a richer flavor.
- Do not overcook the rice. Risotto should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will become mushy and lose its texture.
- Stir the risotto frequently during cooking. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the raisins and nuts towards the end of the cooking process to prevent them from becoming overcooked and losing their flavor.
- Serve the risotto immediately after cooking, garnished with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.
Conclusion:
This Oriental-style carrot risotto with raisins is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet carrots, savory raisins, and crunchy nuts makes for a unique and satisfying risotto that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this risotto is a true culinary delight.
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