A fabulous chef is gifting Season and Stir with an amazing recipe - we have to try this dish out! Just look how creamy this Risotto looks!
Let me assure you - as Chef Francesco cooked for our family - his food is on a whole new level and if you feel you can not master this recipe - reach out to Chef Francesco by following him on Instagram at @chef.fracesco.tola to have him come and make it for you!
Chef Francesco will come to your home or location choice to cook for you and your family or friends or clients - and everyone will remember the meal long after it has been eaten!
Such a special way to celebrate an occasion. Have a Galentine's Dinner - invite your besties and the Chef - he will not disappoint!
This recipe he gave us features a Cheese called Vastedda del Belice which is a stretched cheese made from sheep and has an ivory color. It’s a local exquisite cheese coming from the area of Belice, in the province of Agrigento Italy.
For this recipe you will need these ingredients:
- Acquarello Carnaroli Rice - we carry a beautiful Organic Carnaroli Rice you can find it on our website under Pasta/Dried Goods - for every 1/2 cup of rice you use 1.8 tablespoons of butter
- Vastedda Del Belice cheese - known as the sheep version of mozzarella
- Broccolini
- Lime zest
- Butter
- Anchovies
- Garlic
- Salt to taste
For the Risotto: Start by toasting the dry rice in a pan on the stove top, then lightly salt.
Add water to cook the rice per package portions - cook until the rice is al dente - which means firm to taste. When rice is al dente, add in the butter and the cheese and finally the lime zest and stir together.
You will then add the broccolini sauce (instructions below) and the anchovies.
To prepare the Broccolini Sauce:
Blanch the broccolini in boiling, salted water for about a minute and then quickly cool off in water and ice. Drain and blend in food processor with a little oil and garlic until you get a smooth puree. You will add this part to the Risotto with the anchovies as stated above and shown in the photos.
Enjoy!