Lemon Risotto
Summary
Lemon risotto is a simple and straightforward dish to make on its own or as a side dish to fish and chicken dishes. Turmeric gives the risotto its beautiful yellow color, although lemon is the sole spice.
Ingredients
1L water
2 chicken stock cubes
3 shallots
45g butter
1/2tsp turmeric
400gr risotto
250ml dry white wine
1 lemon juice and grated zest
30g butter
50g Valio Quattro Formaggi
Guide
1 Boil the water and chicken stock cubes.
2 Chop the onion and fry in butter in a saucepan until translucent. Add the turmeric and rice to the saucepan. Stir until the rice is translucent.
3 Pour white wine into the pot and let it boil.
4 Continue adding chicken stock every time the previously added stock has been absorbed by the rice. Let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. The cooked risotto should be moist and succulent.
5 At the end of cooking, stir in the grated lemon zest and juice. Add the butter and grated cheese to the cooked risotto. Stir until melted. Check the taste.
6 Place the risotto in a warmed serving bowl. Serve immediately.