What do you crave on a cold and wet winter night? For me there are many; rich slow cooked stews, delicious thick soups, nourishing noodle dishes and a rich velvety risotto are just the few on my list.
I still remember very vividly my first taste of blue cheese - it was many years ago at a pizza restaurant in Singapore and I thought it was the most revolting thing I have ever tasted. But that was then, these days I simply can't have enough of it.
This is an excellent example of good Italian cooking - minimum ingredients with maximum taste and complexity.
serves 4 as a one dish meal
you'll need;
500 g of arborio rice
1 onion, finely chopped
200 g of pancetta, diced
750 ml of white wine
2 L of hot chicken stock
a big knob of butter
500 g of Gorgonzola cheese
salt and pepper to taste
a simple dressed bitter greens to serve
Saute the pancetta and onion with butter in a heavy bottom pan.
Stir in a little more butter and stir vigorously for a minute then add in the crumbed cheese and mix well.
That looks like a perfect comfort food.
ReplyDeleteThat looks perfect
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how tasty that is!
ReplyDeleteThe first time I tried blue cheese...I didn't like it either...now I love it...this sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteI have yet tried risotto before. But it looks more like making porridge! I think I should try this out when I have the chance to get some risotto here. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteKristy
You got ur risotto right every time. Something I need more practice of!
ReplyDeleteOh dear God this made me hungry! I'm a massive rice eater and I can't just give it up. Seeing this recipe made my love for rice more!
ReplyDeleteNot only it is delicious, but also healthy! Keep them coming. I would love to see more rice recipes!