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Fennel risotto with smoked salmon, Sicilian lemon and vodka, by Chef Paul Gayler MBE

April 16, 2019

Adding vodka to a risotto may sound a little strange for some, but it really adds a wonderful flavour to the rice and compliments the sweet fennel and smoked salmon beautifully.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 large head of fennel

75g unsalted butter

2tb olive oil

1 onion, peeled, finely chopped

275 g GRAN RISERVA RICE

100ml vodka

1 litre light chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

50g parmesan, freshly grated

75g good quality smoked salmon, chopped

Juice and zest of 1 lemon (preferably Sicilian)

Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper

Method:

  • Place the stock in a pan, heat until boiling, then reduce the heat and keep it at a low simmer.
  • Peel the fennel, reserving any fronds as a garnish if wished. Cut it in half and remove the woody centre cores, then cut the fennel into 1 cm cubes. Add any trimmings to the stock for extra flavour.
  • In a heavy based pan, heat the olive oil and 25g of the butter, add the onion and fennel, cook over a low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
  • Add the GRAN RISERVA rice, stir together with the vegetables and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is translucent and well coated
  • Add the vodka, cook for 2 minutes, or until it has been completely absorbed
  • Add a ladle of hot stock and simmer, stirring until it has been absorbed.
  • Continue adding the stock, a ladle at a time, letting each addition be absorbed by the rice before adding the next.
  • After 18-20 minutes check for the required ‘’al dente’’ texture-…. the rice should be tender, but with a firm bite in the centre and a creamy moist consistency.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, add the parmesan, remaining butter, smoked salmon and juice and zest of the lemon, stir in well.
  • Cover the risotto with a lid, then let it stand for one minute before serving, garnish with any reserved fennel fronds and serve.

This recipe was created by Chef Paul Gayler MBE for Riso Gallo UK

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