Alpine Risotto with Gruyere and Pumpkin Recipe
Difficulty: Easy
Chef's Note
A recipe from Lionel Sandler.
Ingredients
For 6 servings
- 250 g (9 oz.) arborio rice
- 1 onion
- 50 g (3 Tbsp.) butter
- 300 g (10 oz.) French Gruyere cheese
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken stock
- 200 g (7 oz.) pumpkin
- 100 ml (6 Tbsp.) white wine
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 pinch of fleur de sel
Method
- Finely chop the onion and sweat it in a Dutch oven or large heavy pan with a little oil.
- When the onion is translucent, add the rice and cook, stirring well, until it is pearly.
- Add the white wine and let evaporate, stirring constantly.
- Add the stock a little at a time, stirring, and seasoning during the cooking.
- Add the end of the cooking time, "bind" the risotto by stirring in the butter and grated Gruyere cheese.
- Keep hot.
Slow-cooked pumpkin
- Peel and dice the pumpkin.
- Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Cook in a 160° C (325° F) oven for about 40 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Remove from the oven when cooked and set aside.
Presentation
- Using a round mold, place some risotto on each plate and top with the diced pumpkin.
- Garnish with a pinch of fleur de sel. Enjoy!
More recipe ideas
..........
Credit: Gruyère français
©Copyright MSCOMM 1996 – 2024. Michèle Serre, Éditeur
-
Recipes
-
Products
-
Entertaining
-
Chefs
-
Hints & Tips
-
Glossaries