Chinese Risotto Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. groundnut oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
- 8 oz sausage, sliced (preferably chorizo)
- 8 oz carrots, diced
- ½ glass, dry white wine
- ¼ lb Shiitake mushrooms, sliced.
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced
- 10 oz risotto rice
- Approx. 3-4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tbsp. fresh chives
METHOD
- Heat the groundnut oil in a large, preheated wok.
- Add the onion slices, crushed garlic and Chinese five-spice powder to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the sausage, carrots, green pepper & mushrooms to the wok and stir to combine.
- Stir in the risotto rice, add the wine and cook till the wine has evaporated.
- Gradually add the vegetable or chicken stock, a little at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid has been completely absorbed and the rice grains are tender, (usually between 15-20 minutes).
- Snip the chives and stir into the wok with the last of the stock.