Lemon Risotto
(side dish, serves six)
Ingredients:
1 small onion, finely
chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
300 g Risotto rice (preferably
of the Vialone type)
2 dl white wine
8 dl hot chicken broth
125 g Mascarpone
1 lemon, finely grated
zest only
fresh herbs, finely
chopped
50 g Parmesan
Method:
Heat olive oil and
sweat onions until translucent. Add rice and stir until all the grains are
covered in oil. Add the wine and cook until absorbed. Add the chicken broth one
ladle per time and cook over low heat until all the broth has been absorbed and
the rice is al dente. Stir frequently. This takes about 20 minutes.
Remove pan from the
heat, stir in Mascarpone, cover and rest for five minutes. Stir through herbs,
lemon zest and parmesan cheese and season to taste.
This risotto tastes
great with grilled meat (especially lamb) or grilled vegetables.