Smoked ham and mushroom risotto

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
25gramsButter; (1oz)
1tablespoonOil
1Onion; finely chopped
250gramsArborio rice; (8oz)
450millilitresVegetable stock; (3/4 pint)
150millilitresWhite wine; ( 1/4 pint)
175gramsButton mushrooms; sliced (6oz)
1Red pepper; finely sliced
125gramsSmoked ham; finely sliced (4oz)
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsSingle cream
Salt and white pepper

Directions

Melt the butter and oil in a large frying pan. Gently fry the onion for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.

Add the stock and wine gradually allowing the rice to soak up each addition before adding more.

Continue to stir and add the stock until the rice is cooked (20-25 minutes).

Add the mushrooms,pepper, ham, lemon juice, cream and season to taste.

Cook for 1-2 minutes, then serve immediately.

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NOTES : A traditional Italian rice dish.

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.