Vintage Cheddar, Ham and Pea Risotto
Ingredients
200g ham (such as The Jolly Hog Black Treacle Ham)
300g risotto rice
1 garlic clove
1x chicken stock cube
2 tbsp olive oil
100g frozen peas
100g vintage cheddar such as Isle of Mull Cheddar
1 onion
1 tbsp Tracklements Strong English Mustard
2 tbsp mascarpone
50g approx parmesan
How to make it
This creamy vintage cheddar, ham and pea risotto enjoys flavours from three cheeses: tangy and sharp from the cheddar, nutty and salty from the parmesan and sweet, creamy flavours from the mascarpone. Ideal for a mid-week dinner with a rocket salad or some steamed greens.
- Finely dice your onion and garlic
- Add a stock cube to boiling water and leave to dissolve
- In a large casserole dish or heavy bottomed sauce pan, heat the olive oil
- Add the onion into the pan & cook for 5 minutes until it begins to soften and go translucent
- Add the garlic, and then pour in the risotto rice
- Allow 30 seconds for the rice to fry in the olive oil, and the garlic to become fragrant, before you add in your stock
- Pour the stock in, bringing your saucepan to a boil at the same time
- Cover the risotto and cook for 15 minutes, making sure it’s on a medium heat
- The more you stir the risotto, the better. If you’re busy, try to stir at least every couple of minutes to stop it from sticking to the bottom
- Whilst your risotto is cooking, tear the ham into thick pieces
- Add your ham into the sauce pan, along with the peas, mascarpone, vintage cheddar and parmesan
- Fold in all the ingredients so your risotto can soak up the flavours
- Cook for another couple of minutes until your rice is fully cooked and the cheese has melted
- Season with salt and pepper, more parmesan then enjoy
Recipe courtesy of Tracklements and The Jolly Hog
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