Italian Pea and Ham Risotto
Recipe provided by: ReneeRecipe Number: 1821
Original recipe yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients:
12oz (350g) italian short-grain risotto rice
4 thin slices lean cooked ham
1/2 large onion
2 tbsps. virgin olive oil
1/2 oz (15g) butter
2 pints (1.1 litres)chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 pint (150ml)dry white wine
3oz (75g)frozen peas
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2oz (50g)freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Directions:
remove any fat from the ham. cut the ham into thin slices and leave to one side. finely chop the onion. heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over a gentle heat, and cook the onion for 5 min. until soft and golden. mix the rice with the onion & continue cooking it over a moderate heat for 5-7 min. until the grains of rice begin to burst. meanwhile,heat the stock. stir the wine into the rice until it has been absorbed,stirring continously. continue cooking for 20 min. adding the remaining stock in 1/4 pint quantities,until the rice is tender yet firm and the texture is creamy. add the peas with the last measure of stock and season to taste. fold in the ham and 1oz (25g)of the parmesan. divide the mixture between serving bowls, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and serve.