Leek and cream risotto
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If you grow leeks, this is great vegetarian recipe is an ideal way to use the baby leeks.
As with all risottos, this recipe requires constant attention.
Ingredients
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- 4 baby leeks (white parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced)
- 1.5 litres (2.5 pints) good vegetable stock (Knorr vegetable stock cube(s) and/or good quality clear vegetable soup would work.
- 350 g (12 oz) Risotto rice
- 175 ml (6 fl oz) single cream
- 25 g (1 oz) butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to garnish
Method
- In a pan, melt the butter, add the leeks and cook gently for 5 minutes
- Add 1 tablespoon and simmer for a further 20 minutes, adding a little extra water if it dries out
- In another pan, boil the stock
- Add the rice to the leeks and coat with the butter
- Add the stock a ladle full of hot stock at a time. Don't add more stock until the previous liquid has been absorbed into the rice
- This will about 20 minutes
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the cream and season with salt and freshly grated black pepper
Serving suggestions
Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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