Pea & Mint Risotto with Tracklements Traditional Mint Sauce
Italians describe a properly cooked risotto as ‘all’onda’ (wave-like), meaning that the risotto has an almost porridge-like consistency, but individual grains are still slightly firm with a distinct ‘bite’.
Rich and creamy, yet delightfully fresh, this Pea & Mint Risotto is perfect for a starter or a decent main course for two.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
Large knob of butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
125g Arborio risotto rice
450ml vegetable stock
125g frozen peas
1-2 tbsp Tracklements Traditional Mint Sauce
Sea salt and black pepper
Grated Parmesan (for mixing through, and sprinkling over the risotto)
Rocket for a chef-y flourish or as a side salad
Method:
- • Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and cook for 3 mins until soft
- • Stir the rice into the onions to coat the grains in butter and cook for a minute more
- • Start adding the stock a ladleful at a time, stirring often, only adding more once the liquid has been absorbed by the rice (this should take about 20 mins)
- • If the rice is still a little hard – just add a touch more stock.
- • As the rice becomes plump and tender, about 5 mins before the end of cooking, stir in the peas, Traditional Mint Sauce and the Parmesan (and an extra knob of butter if you’re feeling indulgent)
- • Season to taste and serve with more grated parmesan and a rocket salad
Tracklements Apple & Sage Jelly RRP £3.75 for 250g and Tracklements Traditional Mint Sauce RRP £2.85 for 150g is available from fine food delis and farm shops nationwide and online at www.tracklements.co.uk.
