Crispy Bacon & Pea Shoot Risotto
This risotto is cooked with sautéed leek, pretty pea shoots and mint. Topped with crispy bacon, a brilliant contrast to the fresh green risotto. The traditional flavours of ham and pea are reborn!
Ingredients for 2 people
You'll also need
Butter, Olive oil, Pepper, Salt (or dietary alternatives)
Cooking instructions
Instructions for 2 portion recipe.
Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C (fan)/ gas 4
Boil a kettle
Cut the leek[s] in half lengthways and wash carefully to remove any grit from between the leaves, then top, tail and slice finely
Heat a large, wide-based pan with 1-2 tbsp olive oil and a large knob of butter over a medium heat
Once hot, add the sliced leek and cook for 3-5 min or until softened and translucent
Meanwhile, lightly oil a baking tray and add the smoked streaky bacon
Put the tray in the oven for 3-5 min or until the bacon is crispy
Tip: Watch the bacon like a hawk to make sure it doesn't burn!
Whilst the bacon is cooking, dissolve the chicken stock mix in 700ml [1.4L] boiled water
Add the arborio rice to the softened leek and cook for 30 secs, stirring to coat the grains in oil
Add the Chinese rice wine and cook for a further 30 secs or until it has almost evaporated
Add 1/3 of the chicken stock with a pinch of pepper
Once absorbed, continue to add the remaining stock, a little at a time, stirring almost constantly until the stock has absorbed and the rice is cooked
Meanwhile, trim then slice the spring onions finely
Strip the mint leaves from their stems and chop them finely, discard the stems
Once crispy, roughly chop your bacon into bite-sized pieces
Wash the pea shoots, then pat them dry with kitchen paper
Once cooked, remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the sliced spring onion, chopped mint and half of the pea shoots – this is your pea shoot risotto
Serve the pea shoot risotto in bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon and remaining pea shoots
Season with a crack of pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil
Enjoy!
Nutritional information
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Allergens
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