A summer-ready scrumptious risotto that is both colourful and delicious. AVOCA’s Risotto Alla Primavera is the perfect meal for dining al fresco.

Serves 4

 

 

 

Ingredients:

2 shallots, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons good quality olive oil

60 grams butter, diced

1.5 litres vegetable stock, hot

350 grams Arborio Rice

150 ml white wine

100 grams green peas

50 grams sugar snap peas

150 grams asparagus, sliced into 2-inch pieces

80 grams tenderstem broccoli

½ a leek, diced

2 spring onions, sliced finely

1 lemon, zested & juiced

2 bay leaves

100 grams parmesan cheese, grated

Handful of parsley, chopped

Handful of mint, chopped

Sea salt & freshly cracked pepper

 

Method:

  1. Heat the vegetable stock and keep warm on the hob.
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pot & add the shallots, leeks, spring onion, bay leaves & garlic. Season with salt & pepper.
  1. Cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until soft & translucent.
  1. Add a knob of butter and the rice. Mix the rice to coat evenly in the butter mixture, cook for 2 more minutes, trying not to colour the rice.
  1. Add the wine & reduce by ½.
  1. Slowly start adding the vegetable stock, a ladle at a time, stirring slowly to allow the rice to absorb the stock. Once the stock has been absorbed add another ladle. Continue to do this until all the stock has been used. This process should take about 14 minutes.
  1. Add the peas, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli and sugar snap peas. Continue to cook the risotto for 5 more minutes.
  1. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining butter, parmesan cheese, herbs & lemon juice.
  1. Mix well & check the seasoning, adjust to your liking. The Risotto should be creamy & the grain of rice still have a slight bite to them, “Al Dente”.
  1. Serve with extra grated parmesan and a crisp green salad.

 

About AVOCA:

AVOCA comprises 13 stores and is famed for their award-winning cafes, luxury homewares, fashion, accessories and gifting ranges.  Established in 1732 as a handweaving company, AVOCA continues today to produce quality wool products from the original site at AVOCA, Co. Wicklow.  AVOCA stocks a wide range of Irish and international fashion brands.