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Artichoke Risotto

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a classic recipe for artichoke risotto, a delicious and spring-like dish. Here is how you can prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice (for 4 servings)
  • 5-6 fresh artichokes
  • 1 small white onion
  • Vegetable broth as needed
  • Dry white wine as needed
  • Extra virgin olive oil as needed
  • Butter
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper as needed
  • Chopped parsley (optional)
  • Lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the artichokes: remove the tougher outer leaves, cut off the tips and the top part of the stem. Cut the artichokes in half and remove any fuzzy choke (the “beard”). As you clean the artichokes, immerse them in water with lemon juice to prevent them from blackening.

  2. In a wide pan, sauté the finely chopped onion with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the thinly sliced artichokes and let them sauté for a few minutes.

  3. Toast the rice with the artichokes until it becomes translucent, then deglaze with a bit of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

  4. Add hot vegetable broth little by little, continuing to stir the risotto and maintaining a constant temperature.

  5. Continue to cook for approximately 15-18 minutes, adding broth whenever the rice tends to dry out, and taste to check the doneness.

  6. Once the rice is al dente, cream the risotto with a knob of butter and grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. If you wish, you can add some chopped parsley for an extra touch of freshness.

  8. Let the risotto rest for a minute before serving it nice and hot.

Curiosity

Risotto is a typical preparation from northern Italy, and the choice of rice plays a fundamental role in the success of the dish. The types of rice Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano are ideal for their high starch content and their ability to maintain firmness while cooking, resulting in a creamy texture without becoming sticky.

If you have specific requests or preferences, do not hesitate to communicate them to me to further personalize your recipe. Enjoy your meal!

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