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🍽️ Creamy Pea Risotto with Ham

601 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Take the ham out of the fridge to let it reach room temperature.
  2. 2. Rinse the peas in a colander with warm water.
  3. 3. Let the peas drain thoroughly.
  4. 4. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
  5. 5. Keep the broth warm afterwards.
  6. 6. Halve the shallot.
  7. 7. Remove the skin from the shallot.
  8. 8. Dice the shallot finely.
  9. 9. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot.
  10. 10. Add the shallots to the butter.
  11. 11. Sauté the shallots while stirring for about 2 minutes until they are colorless.
  12. 12. Add the risotto rice to the pot.
  13. 13. Season the rice lightly with salt.
  14. 14. Deglaze the rice with a little warm broth.
  15. 15. Cook the rice for about 20 minutes while stirring regularly until al dente.
  16. 16. Add more broth from time to time.
  17. 17. Make sure the rice is always slightly covered with liquid.
  18. 18. Add the peas after about 15 minutes of cooking time.
  19. 19. Let the peas cook for another 5 minutes.
  20. 20. Tear the ham into strips with your hands.
  21. 21. Wash the basil.
  22. 22. Shake the basil dry.
  23. 23. Pluck the basil leaves from the stems.
  24. 24. Chop the basil leaves roughly.
  25. 25. Grate the Parmesan finely.
  26. 26. Check if the rice is al dente.
  27. 27. Stir the remaining butter into the rice.
  28. 28. Stir the Parmesan into the rice.
  29. 29. Ensure the consistency is very liquid.
  30. 30. Add more broth if necessary to loosen the mixture.
  31. 31. Season the dish with salt and pepper.
  32. 32. Plate the risotto on deep plates.
  33. 33. Garnish the dish with basil.
  34. 34. Serve the dish with the ham.

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