Cockle and Mussel Risotto

• 2 quarts cockles and mussels (1 quart of each)
• 2 tablespoons

As you are going to use the liquid from the shellfish to cook the rice, it is very important to wash them thoroughly. Since they are full of salty water, do not add any more salt to the water in which you cook them.

Take a large pan with a lid. Bring to the boil sufficient water to come half way up the cockles and mussels. Throw them in, put on the lid and shake the pan once or twice. A