HAM, PEA AND PARMESAN RISOTTO
Very tasty and fresh risotto recipe for kids and adults, a great "comfort food" dish but nice enough for a dinner party. My 18 month old loves it! The addition of the lemon zest keeps it light instead of stodgy, so don't skip it! You can substitute a splash of lemon juice if you have no fresh lemons on hand. Ham can also be substited for bacon, canadian bacon, or my personal fav, cubed pancetta. You can also add a clove of chopped or minced garlic in with the onion step, but I find there are enough flavors going on it doesnt really need it.
Provided by JockysGirl
Categories Ham
Time 50m
Yield 8 as a side or appetizer, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Sautee onion in butter until translucent but not brown.
- 2. Add pancetta if uncooked halfway through onion cooking (if using cooked ham or pancetta, you will add near the end).
- 3. After pancetta is cooked, add rice and stir constantly until it soaks up the butter and pancetta drippings (about 30 seconds).
- 4. Add white wine and let rice absorb until only a small amount of liquid is left.
- 5. Add chicken stock about 100-200 ml at a time. Give the rice a stir and wait for it to absorb almost all the liquid before adding more. Keep stock warm if possible.
- 6. As you add the last batch of chicken stock, add peas and let them heat in the liquid as it cooks off. If you are using cooked ham, add it now too.
- 7. Once rice has absorbed all the liquid, add parmesan cheese and fold inches I like to add enough cheese that when you stir it, you can see the melted cheese stretch between the rice.
- 8. Finish with lemon zest and stir in gently.
- 9. Serve with crusty bread and salad.
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David Velazquez
[email protected]The risotto was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would use a quicker recipe next time.
Rhianna kennedy
[email protected]The risotto was a bit too expensive to make. I think I would use cheaper ingredients next time.
Swanky Pebbles
[email protected]The risotto was a bit too mushy for my taste. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Wiqar Ahmad
[email protected]The risotto was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Lisa Stewart
[email protected]This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.
Chinasa Immaculate
[email protected]This is a great recipe. The risotto was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniyal Champ
[email protected]I love this risotto! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and the texture is creamy and delicious.
Godwin Obianusi
[email protected]This risotto is delicious! The ham and peas add a nice savory flavor and the Parmesan cheese makes it creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Saqib virk Saqib virk
[email protected]I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make, but it's also elegant enough for a special occasion.
Zahid Baloch
[email protected]This is my new favorite risotto recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The flavors are amazing and the texture is creamy and delicious.
ganamfana michelle
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Goated_Nick _Boy
[email protected]This risotto was a hit with my family! The flavors of the ham, peas, and Parmesan cheese were perfectly balanced. The arborio rice was cooked to perfection and had a nice creamy texture.