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Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Italian: Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Risotto









Recipe for Translation purposes:
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Ingredients:
1          Onion
Brown Mushrooms (½ Punnet)
White Mushrooms (½ Punnet)
Spinach Leaves (½ Bunch)
2T       Oil Olive/Canola
1t        Origanum
2t        Garlic
1 ½C   Carnaroli Rice
3C       Stock (Vegetable/Chicken Flavour)
½ t      Salt
Black Pepper, to taste
1C       Pecorino Cheese
Fresh Basil Leaves

1. Chop the Onion, slice the Mushrooms & the Spinach.
2. Grate the Pecorino Cheese .
3. Mix the Stock (hot water + stock powder)
4. Add the Oil, chopped Onion, Origanum & Garlic into a pot.
5. Simmer it for +/- 5 minutes on medium heat.
6. Add the Rice & Salt.
7. Stir…
8. Allow it to fry for a few minutes.
9. Add  the Stock.
10. Stir…
11. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
Important: Reduce the Heat!
12. Add the sliced Mushrooms & stir it...
13. Add the Spinach, stir through & simmer it for 5 minutes.
14. Finally, add the Pecorino Cheese, Black Pepper & Basil.
15. And Yes…
Stir again!
16. Close the pot with a lid & simmer it for 10-15 minutes, stirring in between.

My Story: Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Risotto...
Risotto is a true labour of love, it requires constant supervision & continuous stirring but the results for one’s dedication will always be well rewarded...
To me this Risotto is Earthy, Nutty, Creamy & Fresh.
Buonissimo!

Lotsa Love C….