Champagne Risotto
Preparation info
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
6
Appears in
Falling Cloudberries
By Tessa Kiros
Published 2004
This is elegant, delicate and so simple, and I think would beautifully precede a main course grilled (broiled) fish. People may appreciate smaller portions here, so it could serve even more. You could add an extra ingredient — a couple of shelled prawns (shrimp) or some asparagus — but I actually like the almost startling honesty of just Champagne. I have also seen a whisked egg yolk incorporated into the risotto at the last moment. It is not necessary to use the best Champagne; you could also use prosecco. You will need just a couple of cupfuls for the risotto, so you can have a glass yourself while you are stirring and definitely serve it with a glass or two as well. Scarmoza and cacciotta are types of dry mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons 2 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 600 ml 21 fl oz 50 g 1¾ oz 80 g 2¾ oz 40 g 1½ oz
Method
Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan with high sides. Sauté the shallots gently for 5 minutes until they are softened and slightly golden. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or so, until it is well coated with the oil. Add
When the rice has absorbed all the water, add the remaining Champagne. Stir well and then stir in the parmesan, scarmoza and butter. Taste for salt again and serve immediately, with freshly ground black pepper and extra grated parmesan.
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