Risotto Milanese
The gooey, delicately perfumed golden rice along with the fresh burst of flavour from the cherry tomatoes and other vegetables make this dish both healthy and decadent. Saffron is worth more per kilo than gold, after all!
Ingredients for 2 people
You'll also need
Olive oil, Pepper, Salt (or dietary alternatives)
Cooking instructions
Instructions for 2 portion recipe.
Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7
Boil a kettle
Peel the onion(s) and chop finely
Cut the tomatoes in half
Dissolve the stock cube(s) in 700ml (1.4L) boiled water
Remove the pepper's stem(s) and seeds and cut into bite-size pieces
Cut the courgette(s) in half lengthways and slice finely
Once the stock has cooled slightly, add the saffron
Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to a large pan over a high heat
Once hot, add the onion and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly
Add the rice and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly
Add 300ml (600ml) stock to the rice (save the rest for step 7)
Reduce the heat and simmer for 7-8 min, stirring often
Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic
Add the tomatoes, courgette, pepper and garlic to an oven-proof tray and arrange in a single layer
Drizzle with olive oil
Season generously with salt and pepper
Put the vegetables in the oven
Cook for 10-15 min or until tender
Add the remaining stock to the rice gradually, allowing each measure to be absorbed before adding the next
Stir constantly until the rice is tender
Tip: if you run out of stock, use a little hot water
Taste the risotto and season accordingly
Remove the pan from the heat
Serve the risotto topped with roasted vegetables and a drizzle of olive oil
Enjoy!
Nutritional information
Nutritional information only applies to ingredients supplied by Gousto.
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Allergens
Allergens highlighted by † (celery).
In addition to the recipe specific allergen information provided, due to production and packing methods Gousto boxes may also contain low levels of the following allergens: Cereals containing gluten; Crustaceans; Eggs; Fish; Peanuts; Soya; Milk; Nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan nuts, brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia nuts; Celery; Sesame; Sulphur dioxide and Sulphites; Lupin; Molluscs; Mustard.
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