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Wild Garlic Risotto

Simple wild garlic risotto with Parmesan. A flavorful dish made with just a few ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes. The perfect dish to celebrate spring.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pasta and Rice
Cuisine: German, Italian
Servings: 2 -4
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • about 900 ml/ 30.5 fl. oz/ scant 4 cups low sodium stock Note 1 and 2
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 shallot or ½ small onion
  • 250 g/ 8.8 oz/ 1 ¼ cup risotto rice Note 3
  • 100 ml/ 3.4 fl. oz/ scant ½ cup dry white wine
  • one bunch wild garlic about 30-40 g/ 1-1.4 oz
  • 50 g/ 1.8 oz/ ½ cup Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese

Instructions

  • Pour the stock into a jug pan and heat it on the stove. Turn the heat down to a minimum and keep the stock on the stove during the entire cooking process.
  • Finely chop the shallot or onion. Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a heavy-bottomed or non-stick pan. Cook the onion until translucent, about 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add risotto rice, stir well and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is slightly translucent.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it bubble until evaporated, it will not take long.
  • Start adding the simmering stock, about one ladleful at a time. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been almost entirely absorbed by the rice. Continue adding the stock and stirring often until the rice is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. The rice should be tender but still firm to the bite.
  • While the risotto cooks, thoroughly wash the wild garlic leaves under hot running water. Dry them well. Slice into ribbons or chop.
  • Grate the Parmesan and set aside.
  • Once the rice is tender, add the cheese and the remaining teaspoon of butter. Stir well to melt. Add the wild garlic and stir well again for about 1 minute, until the leaves are slightly wilted.
  • Adjust the taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve sprinkled with more Parmesan if desired.

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Notes

  1. Vegetable or chicken stock, either homemade or bought. If using bought stock, make sure is good quality and low sodium. Otherwise, the risotto might be too salty.
  2. You will need more or less the amount mentioned above, but it will depend on the rice, add as much as needed.
  3. Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g