But the recipe does not mention if it's done in a hot pan or a contained (i.e. One of the best things was the coating of the rice, I thought that was really clever, don't be afraid to use a lot of butter! Also, on measurements, it should be noted that the three courgettes shrink when fried and the mushrooms shrink by 50%, if the raw ingredients have people wondering. We chopped the mushrooms instead of slicing them, so next time I would probably add the sliced mushrooms and keep the courgettes for the side anyway, we grated the cheese on top (after, when served) too, as Italians prefer and substituted with Parmesan instead. It was a very filling, warm meal (November 2011 right now) and very tasty, the rice would go well with some white fish I think, so it'll be something I'm cooking again anyway, if not just for the rice, it was a good compartmentalised process, this is what one learns when cooking from scratch. This is delicious. Add 1/2 of the butter and fry shallots until soft. -  Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2014. Set aside. cont…. Add the onion and fry gently until softened for about 8 mins, then add the garlic and stir for 1 min. Back to top | All content © 2015 Cook and Eat Well | Privacy policy, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or pressed, 1 courgette, sliced and halves the slices, Heat the oil in the frying pan, add the onion and garlic and cook gently, Add the mushrooms and courgettes and cook gently for a further 3-4 minutes, Add the rice and cook until the rice becomes more see-through in appearance, Add about 250ml of stock to the pan and stir while bringing to the boil, Bring the pan down to a simmer and slowly add more stock, while stirring until the rice is cooked, Add the parmesan and black pepper, stir well and serve. Put the cherry tomatoes and courgettes in a roasting tin, keeping them separate, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season and roast for 10-12 mins until just tender. I didn't have to look up what it means (note to recipe writer) because I was cooking with an Italian man and he told me that the rice should have some bite! Set aside. Also, you could have suggested smoked bacon (Pancetta) to substitute for the salt used. But the recipe does not mention if it's done in a hot pan or a contained (i.e. You can read more about our privacy policy here. 28 Nov 2011, A friend and I cooked this last night, it came really well, I was a little worried about the amount of wine in the meal as the rice (at on point) smelt quite heavily of it and I don't drink, but I knew that was silly, after 1.6ltrs (which boiled down to 1.4ltrs) of chicken stock it was obviously going to be fine. How the hell, after nearly ultras of fluid can the rice be "al dente"?! I overcooked the bacon, only just but 30sec, it was a little hard, still nice, but I think the recipe should mention that the bacon be soft, so a low heat then? Stir in the rice to coat it in the  -  But I know seasoned amateurs will know this, for some, it could be misleading. cold), well we did it in a warm/hot pan to give the Arborio some colour, I think we got it right. Quand l'oignon va blondir, ajoutez les courgettes et faites cuire à l'étouffée pendant quelques … One of the best things was the coating of the rice, I thought that was really clever, don't be afraid to use a lot of butter! 29 Nov 2009. Friends can't get enough. Rice should be soft but al dente. Mushrooms and courgettes with a touch of bacon. Add cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and stir in. Serve with a side salad. Oops! cont… cold), well we did it in a warm/hot pan to give the Arborio some colour, I think we got it right. It is a bit of hard work stirring the rice all the time but it is well worth it. ..cont… Please try again. Stir in the Parmesan, mascarpone and some seasoning, cover with a lid or baking sheet, and set aside for 5 mins while you cook the remaining courgettes. Fantastically delicious, easy to make risotto! Lavez et coupez en rondelles les courgettes. STEP 3 Add the mascarpone and plenty of seasoning to the risotto. Stir until the rice is completely cooked and the risotto is creamy, about 5 mins We found the measurements confusing for the wine also; using Centilitres really threw me but luckily my Italian friend does economics, so he worked out it was divided by 100 and so the measurements (in the UK) would have the wine come in at 12cl (which is what's on the bottle in Tesco), so just add a zero on the end. In a saucepan, keep the chicken stock warm over low heat. Divide the risotto between shallow bowls or plates, then scatter with the diced courgettes and any buttery juices, the pine nuts and a few pinches of lemon zest. It is a bit of hard work stirring the rice all the time but it is well worth it! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©2020 Allrecipes.com, Inc. With regards to the courgettes and mushrooms we kept them separate, although this was not obvious to us, we think we made the right choice. If you don’t get it, remember to check the junk folder! When the liquid has just about been absorbed, add another ladleful of stock. Once rice has taken on a pale golden colour, add white wine, stirring continuously until absorbed. Also, on measurements, it should be noted that the three courgettes shrink when fried and the mushrooms shrink by 50%, if the raw ingredients have people wondering. Add approximately 200ml of chicken stock to rice, stirring continuously until absorbed. resourcefulcook.com/recipes/view/vkywh-courgette-pea-risotto Let us know your name and email address, then just keep an eye on your inbox. Also, you could have suggested smoked bacon (Pancetta) to substitute for the salt used. Repeat adding approximately 200ml of chicken stock at a time until the liquid is absorbed. New! While repeating the stock process, fry diced bacon in a separate pan and mix into the rice at the end. Add another drizzle of olive oil and fry courgettes until soft and golden. We chopped the mushrooms instead of slicing them, so next time I would probably add the sliced mushrooms and keep the courgettes for the side anyway, we grated the cheese on top (after, when served) too, as Italians prefer and substituted with Parmesan instead. I don't think Risotto rice is ever like that anyway, our wasn't and it tasted like Risotto. Add remaining butter, add rice stir to coat. Heat the remaining butter and a splash of oil in a small frying pan. How the hell, after nearly ultras of fluid can the rice be "al dente"?! Another part of the recipe which wasn't clear was the Arborio rice being "al dente", which I think is impossible. A friend and I cooked this last night, it came really well, I was a little worried about the amount of wine in the meal as the rice (at on point) smelt quite heavily of it and I don't drink, but I knew that was silly, after 1.6ltrs (which boiled down to 1.4ltrs) of chicken stock it was obviously going to be fine.