Risotto With Peas And Ham

Serves: 6

Shirley Senger

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

66

Spice

50

Sweetness

44

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1.5 cups

Arborio Rice

Directions:

1

Heat the broth and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming; keep warm

2

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat

3

Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes

4

Add the rice; cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes

5

Stir in the wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes

6

Add 3 cups hot broth to the rice; cook, stirring constantly, until mostly absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes

7

Add 3 more cups hot broth; continue cooking, stirring, until the risotto is tender and thickened, 12 to 14 minutes

8

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the peas, ham, cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter

9

Stir in more hot broth if the risotto is too thick; season with salt and pepper

10

Top each serving with mint, more cheese and the lemon zest

11

Photograph by Charles Masters