Pea And Pecorion Risotto Recipe

Name: Pea And Pecorion Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 50g/2oz butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 400g/14oz risotto rice; 150ml/5oz white wine; 1.5 litres/21/2 pints hot chicken stock; 450g/1lb frozen peas; 25g/1oz grated pecorino cheese; handful fresh mint, roughly chopped; salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
50g/2oz butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
400g/14oz risotto rice
150ml/5oz white wine
1.5 litres/21/2 pints hot chicken stock
450g/1lb frozen peas
25g/1oz grated pecorino cheese
handful fresh mint, roughly chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1. Heat a large heavy-based saucepan and add the oil and half the butter. Heat until it is foaming then add the onion and gently cook for about 5 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes then stir in the rice and heat through for a minute until shiny and opaque.
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2. Pour in the wine and boil for 1 minute to allow the alcohol to evaporate, stirring constantly. Turn down the heat to medium heat and begin to add the stock a ladleful at a time allowing the liquid to be absorbed into the rice before adding more.
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3. After 15 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
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4. When the rice feels soft and fluffy and the texture is creamy but each grain is still firm to the bite in the centre the risotto is ready. At this point take the risotto of the heat and stir in the remaining butter, cheese and mint and season to taste. Leave to rest with the lid on for a few minutes then serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 50g/2oz butter, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pea And Pecorion Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pea And Pecorion Risotto

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