Creamy Asparagus Risotto

Serves: 2

Estell Schumm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

54

Sweetness

46

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 cups

Chicken

1.75 cups

Arborio Rice

1 cup

White Wine

1 tbsp

Lemon Juice

Directions:

1

Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium pot, and then set aside

2

Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan and cook the shallots until soft, stirring with a wooden spoon

3

Add the rice and stir until translucent, about 4 minutes

4

Stir in the wine and simmer until reduced to almost dry

5

Ladle the stock into the rice slowly, stirring until it disappears each time

6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the mascarpone and Parmigiano, stirring until well blended

7

Prepare a bowl of ice water

8

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil

9

Blanch the asparagus tips and stems until al dente, and then dip in ice water for 2 to 3 seconds

10

Place the stems in a food processor and add the creme fraiche and lemon juice

11

Puree the mixture until thick and smooth

12

Saute the tips in the melted butter over medium-high heat until well coated, about 1 minute

13

To serve, place a small amount of puree into a bowl, spoon some risotto over, and garnish with asparagus heads and fresh melissa, hyssop and garlic

14

Sprinkle sea salt on top to taste