Herb And Dried Tomato Risotto Gift Mix Recipes

TOMATO RISOTTO (RISOTTO AL POMODORO)

Steps:

• Heat the stock in a saucepan until almost boiling, then reduce heat until barely simmering to keep it hot.
• Heat the butter and oil in a deep skillet or heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes, until soft but not browned.
• Add the garlic.
• Add the rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the grains are well coated and glistening, about 1 minute.
• Pour in the wine and stir until it has been completely absorbed.
• Add 1 ladle of hot stock and simmer, stirring until it has been absorbed.
• Repeat.
• After 10 minutes, add the tomatoes. Continue to add the stock at intervals stirring as before, until the liquid has been absorbed and the tomatoes and rice are tender, but still firm.
• Reserve the last ladle of stock.
• Add the reserved stock, parmesan, basil, salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Remove from heat, cover and let rest for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with additional parmesan when serving.

HERB AND DRIED TOMATO RISOTTO (GIFT MIX)

Steps:

• Combine bouillon granules and spices together in a small bowl. Divide equally among 4 half-pint canning jars to create the first layer.
• Snip the tomatoes into small pieces with kitchen scissors and divide them evenly among your jars to create the next layer.
• Top off each jar with the rice - filling to the top (you may need a little more or less rice than the recipe calls for - I don't measure the rice out I just fill each jar to the top!).
• Attach the following preparation directions to each jar.
• Additional ingredients provided by the recipient:.
• 3 cups of water.
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese.
• In a large, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil and add the contents of the jar.
• Stir well and return to a boil; reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes (do not lift the cover).
• Remove from the heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
• Rice should be tender but slightly firm. Stir in the cheese and enjoy!
• Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180 deg C.
• Then melt the butter with the oil in a heavy-based pan and fry the shallot until soft (but not coloured) i.e. for about 5-10 minutes should be great.
• Next, as you turn the heat up slightly, add the rice and stir to coat it thoroughly with the buttery juices.
• Add the puree and the tomatoes and stir well.
• Add a ladle of stock and allow that to bubble!
• Then add the rest of the stock and bring up to a simmer.
• Stir once, transfer to a warm ovenproof dish and put it (uncovered) in the middle of the oven.
• After 10 minutes, remove it and stir once.
• Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
• When the risotto is ready, take it out, stir in the cheese and basil.
• Season and leave to stand for a few minutes before serving.

GREEN HERB RISOTTO

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until thick paste forms. Bring broth and 2 1/2 cups water to simmer in saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep warm.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leek; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add wine; simmer until absorbed, stirring often. Add warm broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 3 minutes. Uncover; stir in herb paste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately in warm bowls, passing additional Parmesan cheese alongside.

FRESH HERB RISOTTO

Steps:

• Put your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer on the stove, with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that it is well seasoned. Combine the herbs and one of the minced garlic cloves in a bowl, and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan. Add the onion or leek and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about three minutes. Do not brown.
• Stir in the rice and the remaining three cloves of garlic, and stir just until the grains of rice become separate and begin to crackle. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed.
• Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy, usually in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste now and correct seasoning.
• Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the herbs, pepper, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan, and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy. If you put some on a plate and tilt the plate the mound of rice should flatten out. Serve right away.

TOMATO AND BASIL RISOTTO

Steps:

• Put your stock or broth into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over low heat, with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that it is well seasoned.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or a wide, heavy saucepan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt, and cook gently until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle. Stir in the grated tomatoes, sugar, thyme, and salt to taste and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly and coat the rice, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add the wine and stir until it has evaporated and been absorbed by the rice. Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice, and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, adding more stock and stirring when the rice is almost dry. You do not have to stir constantly, but stir often and when you do, stir vigorously. When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy (al dente), in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste now and adjust seasoning.
• Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the additional finely diced tomatoes, basil and Parmesan and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy (add more stock if it isn't). Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading the risotto in a thin layer rather than a mound.

EASY BAKED TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Before you get started, take a look at our weighing and measuring skills guide. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Melt the butter in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 3-4 mins until starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring the whole time. Tip in the rice and mix well to coat in the buttery onion mixture.
• If you're using a stock cube, boil the kettle. Crumble the stock cube into a jug and carefully measure in 700ml hot water from the kettle, stirring to dissolve the cube. If using fresh stock, warm this in a pan over a low heat until steaming.
• Add the cherry tomatoes and hot stock to the rice, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bake for 20 mins. Carefully remove from the oven using oven gloves and stir - the rice should be just cooked, with a little bite. The risotto may still look quite runny at this stage.
• Stir through most of the cheese, replace the lid and leave to stand for 3-4 mins. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and the basil to serve.