White Risotto with Bee Pollen and Capers

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

This is a really basic risotto bianco, which can be adapted with the addition of so many different flavours. The caper and pollen combination was originally inspired by Massimiliano Alajmo of Le Calandre restaurant, who serves an incredible white risotto with coffee and capers. I love the balance of the acidic capers with the floral notes of bee pollen.

Heat the olive oil in a heavy sau