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Asparagus Cream Risotto with Egg Yolk Crumbs

17/11/2023

Let’s prepare a delicious Asparagus Cream Risotto with Egg Yolk Crumbs following the taste and tradition of Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 320 g of Carnaroli or Arborio rice
  • 1 bunch of fresh asparagus (about 300 g)
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 liter of vegetable broth
  • 50 ml of dry white wine
  • 50 g of butter
  • 40 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil as needed

Preparation

  1. Clean the asparagus by removing the hardest part of the stem and cut the tips. Set the tips aside and slice the stems into rounds.
  2. Prepare a fine chop with the onion. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion with a drizzle of olive oil until it becomes transparent.
  3. Add the asparagus rounds to the sauté and let them flavor for a few minutes.
  4. Add the rice to the saucepan and toast it until it becomes translucent, then deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate.
  5. Start adding the hot broth one ladle at a time, stirring often and waiting for the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more.
  6. Halfway through the rice cooking time, add in the asparagus tips that you had set aside.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the egg yolks in a preheated oven at 75 °C for about 45 minutes or until they are semi-solid. Once ready, let them cool and crumble them finely with your hands or with a fork.
  8. When the rice is al dente, remove the saucepan from the heat and cream the risotto with butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Let the risotto rest covered for a couple of minutes, then plate and complete each serving with the crumbled egg yolk.

Curiosity

Asparagus risotto is a highly appreciated Italian spring dish. Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable that, in addition to ensuring freshness and flavor, has many beneficial properties. These vegetables are known for their diuretic and detoxifying virtues. The creaminess of the risotto paired with the crunchiness of the egg yolk crumbs makes this dish a true masterpiece of balance and flavors.