Risotto with ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
893 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Risotto with ham
Description
Risotto with Ham centers on arborio rice slowly cooked in chicken or ham broth to release starches, forming a creamy texture without cream. Initial toasting in olive oil with onions and optional celery and carrots deepens the dish's flavor and aroma. White wine adds acidity and balances richness during the cooking process.
As broth is added incrementally, constant stirring encourages gentle absorption and gives the rice its signature smooth yet slightly chewy bite. The inclusion of ham cubes and optional corn adds savory and sweet textural contrasts, complemented by seasoning of salt and black pepper.
Finishing the dish by lowering heat and stirring in grated Parmesan cheese ensures a silky finish and unifies flavors. This risotto works well served hot as a comforting entrée or alongside a salad or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 300 grams arborio rice
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 celery chopped (optional)
- 1 carrot chopped (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth or ham broth
- 1 cup corn optional, yellow
- 2 cups ham cubed
- 1/4 /4 cup white wine
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter and add carrots and celery. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, put the extra virgin olive oil in medium heat and toast the rice for a couple of minutes.
- Next, add the white wine and cook for a few minutes or until the wine has all but evaporated.
- Then, add 1 cup of broth. When the broth has almost evaporated, add another cup. Repeat until you have added all the broth and the rice has softened.
- Add the carrots, celery, corn, and ham cubes.
- Put salt and pepper to taste.
- Lower the heat and slowly add the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the dish immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 893 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 893kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1939mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2780IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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