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Asparagus Risotto

Cultural Context

Originating from Northern Italy, risotto is a staple dish that showcases the region's high-quality rice and seasonal produce. Asparagus risotto highlights the tender green stalks, often enjoyed in the spring when asparagus is at its peak. This dish is a celebration of simplicity, allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine through. Today, risotto has gained popularity worldwide, with variations that incorporate different vegetables, proteins, and flavors, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb steak
1 cup arborio rice
8 oz mushrooms
1 lb asparagus
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups chicken stock
2 heirloom carrots
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

1

Get the pan really hot, check by sprinkling water on it; if it skates across the surface, it's hot enough.

2

Turn the heat down to avoid burning the steak.

3

Sear the steak on both sides.

4

Rest the steak after searing.

5

Toast the risotto for 4-5 minutes until it starts to look brown and translucent.

6

Add onions and garlic to the toasted risotto.

7

Gradually add warm chicken stock to the risotto, not all at once, to avoid boiling.

8

Add shiitake mushrooms and asparagus to the risotto at the end.

9

Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese to the risotto for creaminess.

10

Prepare heirloom carrots with a honey-thyme glaze and finish with lemon juice.

11

Plate the risotto and steak together.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstirring

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Risotto agli AsparagiAsparagus Risotto
Local Name: Risotto agli asparagi

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