ORZOTTO CON ZUCCA (BARLEY & PUMPKIN RISOTTO)

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This is a Matthew Ford recipe from the Guardian's weekend magazine. Using barley makes a nice change from rice and it's good for you as well. If you want you can also add sautéed mushrooms or shredded meat. I often use butternut squash instead of pumpkin as it's more widely available here.

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

140 g barley
2 liters chicken stock or 2 liters game stock
600 g pumpkin or 600 g butternut squash, cut into chunks
30 g butter
30 g grated parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to the boil in a large pan, add the barley and simmer until done, about 40 minutes. If you want you can add some chopped mushrooms to this for the last 5-10 minutes.
  • Microwave, boil or roast the pumpkin until soft. I usually roast mine with a few sprigs of thyme for extra flavour.
  • Put the cooked pumpkin together with the butter into a blender and process to a puree.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the puree to the barley and season again with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving mix the parmesan into the 'risotto'.
  • Serve hot with fresh crusty bread.

Rosaura Garcia
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I also found the barley to be a bit too chewy.


brenda bochaberi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of barley and pumpkin. I also added some chopped sage and it really brought out the flavor of the dish. Will definitely be making this again!


utu ji
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This was a great recipe! The barley was cooked perfectly and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. I also added some chopped bacon and it was a perfect addition. This is definitely a keeper!


Nouran Mohamed
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The barley was cooked perfectly and the pumpkin added a delicious sweetness. I also added some chopped kale and it was a perfect addition. This is definitely a kee


Mdhelal Uddin
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The barley was cooked perfectly and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra texture and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!


David Liab
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I also found the barley to be a bit too chewy.


Zayed BARCEL
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The barley was cooked perfectly and the pumpkin added a delicious sweetness. I also added some chopped mushrooms and it was a perfect addition. This is definitely a keeper!


wiktoria kruk
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Just made this for dinner and it was so good! The pumpkin and barley were a perfect combination, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again!


Christen Ringquest
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The barley was cooked perfectly and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. I also added some chopped kale and sausage for extra flavor and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making thi


BM Royel
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This orzotto con zucca was a delightful dish! The barley and pumpkin created a hearty and flavorful combination, and the addition of Parmesan cheese gave it a rich and creamy texture. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a comforting