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Risotto with cauliflower, sausage and brie

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a delicious risotto with cauliflower, sausage, and brie. Remember that this dish combines the strong taste of sausage with the creaminess of brie and the delicacy of cauliflower, creating an interesting and flavorful combination.

Ingredients

  • 320 g of risotto rice (such as Arborio or Carnaroli)
  • 200 g of cauliflower
  • 250 g of sausage
  • 150 g of Brie
  • 1 shallot or a small white onion
  • 1 liter of vegetable or meat broth
  • 1/2 glass of white wine
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • A knob of butter (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by dividing the cauliflower into florets and steam them or cook in slightly salted water until tender but still al dente. Then drain and set aside.

  2. In a large frying pan, sauté the finely chopped shallot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. If you prefer a more delicate flavor, you can use a white onion.

  3. Remove the casing from the sausage, crumble the meat and add it to the sauté. Brown well over high heat until it has a golden color.

  4. Add the rice and toast for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly, until the grains become translucent.

  5. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

  6. Begin to add the hot broth, a ladleful at a time, continuing to stir and waiting for the broth to be absorbed before adding the next one.

  7. Halfway through the rice’s cooking time, incorporate the cauliflower florets.

  8. Continue cooking the risotto until the rice is al dente, then turn off the heat and add the diced Brie, and if you wish, a knob of butter and grated Parmesan cheese for creaminess.

  9. Stir well until the cheese has melted, adjust salt and pepper, and let the risotto rest for a minute before serving.

  10. Serve the risotto hot, with a sprinkle of black pepper if liked.

Curiosity

Risotto is an extremely versatile dish that changes flavor and character depending on the ingredients used. This variant with cauliflower, sausage, and brie is an excellent combination of autumn/winter flavors. The Brie, with its creaminess, blends perfectly with the rice grains, creating a risotto with a unique and enveloping texture.

Risotto with cauliflower, sausage and brie