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Day 7: 12 Days of Recipes 2017 - Knives, Cutting Boards & Risotto
December 12, 2017
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Chop the green leafy fennel fronds and set aside. Cut off the stalk-like fennel top, remove the outer layers and finely chop both. Heat 1 tbsp. butter in a frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and chopped fennel until soft but not colored. Add the rice, stir for 1 min. Pour over most of the wine, and simmer until evaporated. Add the hot stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring between each addition until it is absorbed.
Meanwhile, slice remaining fennel and fry in remaining butter until browned, add a splash of the stock and cook until tender. When the rice is cooked but still slightly al dente, stir in the lemon zest, Parmesan and taste for seasoning – adjust with salt as required. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, for 2 minutes.
Transfer risotto to a serving bowl, top with cooked fennel – sprinkle over the chopped fennel fronds and another sprinkling of parmesan cheese, serve immediately.
