CARAMELIZED CARROT RISOTTO

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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6 medium carrots, peeled and chopped as evenly as possible (about 3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
5 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus 1/2 cup parmesan cheese for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley, plus 1 TB flat leaf parsley for garnish
1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

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

Raj lamichhane
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This recipe is a joke. The risotto was like glue and the carrots were like cardboard. I'm so disappointed.


Omar Hasan
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Absolutely disgusting! The risotto was burnt and the carrots were raw. I'm never making this again.


Azmat Ali
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This recipe is terrible! The risotto was inedible and the carrots were like rubber. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Michael Essien
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Worst risotto I've ever had. The carrots were slimy and the risotto was tasteless. I threw it all away.


Shaqdem Records
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This recipe was a complete fail. The risotto was dry and the carrots were burnt. I'm very disappointed.


Ahmed Abubakar
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This risotto was a disaster! The carrots were undercooked and the risotto was mushy. I definitely won't be making this again.


ZooBa plays
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The risotto was a bit too salty for my taste, but the carrots were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely try it again with less salt next time.


juno
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The risotto was a little bland, but the carrots were delicious. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Khiazr Rehman
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This risotto was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the carrots were cooked perfectly. I might try it again with less sugar next time.


Np Rara
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So easy to make and so delicious! The carrots caramelized beautifully and the risotto was cooked perfectly. Definitely a new favorite recipe.


Hans Usupe
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This is one of the best risotto recipes I've tried. The carrots add a unique twist and the cheese sauce is perfect. Highly recommend!


Abunasir Waziristani
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Just made this risotto and it turned out great! The caramelized carrots gave it a really nice depth of flavor. Will definitely make it again.


Honest Reviewer
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Wow, this risotto was amazing! The carrots were so tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and rich. Definitely a keeper recipe.


ashraf mallah
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This caramelized carrot risotto was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the carrots added a wonderful sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


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