Sunday, 29 December 2013

EATING OUR WAY TOWARDS THE NEW YEAR SUN 29TH DEC 2013

Risotto is the simplest meal to make and there are so many wonderful variations to the basic recipe. Please do not be put off having a go at making this dish , follow the steps and do not complicate  the simplicity of the dish .
Once you plate up this beautiful dish , you will be searching your recipe books for other risottos to make. My favourite is a traditional Italian savoury lemon risotto, the Greeks call it Risotto Avgolmono .
Tonight at Castle Garden I made and we had Chicken and Spinach  Risotto



Slice 6 chicken thighs into small pieces...set aside.

In a large pan saute  the sliced green rings of 6 spring onions, a sliced clove of garlic, and of course a chopped small red chilli in a little rice bran oil, 
Add the chicken pieces....let the chicken slightly colour
Add 4 grated tomatoes  and 1 cup of arborio rice , stir well making sure rice is well coated.
Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock  ( commercial stock is OK ) and one cup of chopped spinach
Simmer till chicken and rice is cooked and stock is all absorbed , I stir my risotto occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped parsley..
Enjoy..
We loved it  !!!

 

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