Watermelon And Pancetta Risotto Recipes

PRAWN, PANCETTA & WATERCRESS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pan and fry the pancetta for 2 mins on each side. Drain on kitchen paper, then crumble. Fry the onion in the same pan for 5 mins until soft.
• Stir in the rice and garlic for 2 mins to coat in the oil. Add half the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins until absorbed. Add the remaining stock, a ladleful at a time, constantly stirring until the rice is tender, about 20 mins.
• Stir in most of the watercress and the parmesan. Season well. Add the lemon zest and a squeeze of juice.
• Spoon half the risotto onto a plate (use for lunch the next day, see tip below). Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 2 mins until pink. Toss the rest of the watercress with 1 tsp oil and lemon juice. Serve over the risotto with some pancetta and parmesan.

WATERMELON AND PANCETTA RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil, then switch off heat. Stock will stay warm until needed.
• Cook the pancetta over low-to-medium heat, stirring, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve with fat.
• Heat four tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onions, and over medium-heat sauté until softened but not browned. Add the rice, and sauté, stirring, until the rice is coated with the oil and becomes translucent.
• Pour in enough wine to cover rice and cook, stirring, until the wine reduces by about two-thirds, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Once the wine is absorbed, add stock, beginning with one cup or enough to cover rice. Stir the simmering broth, more or less constantly as the stock is absorbed. Pausing briefly is fine as long as the rice on the bottom does not begin to burn. When the top layer of rice is exposed, add more broth. I usually add by the cup, although others prefer more frequent additions of smaller amounts.
• With the second addition of broth, season the rice with salt and pepper, so that it can be absorbed throughout the cooking. Taste periodically and add salt if necessary. After about 20 minutes or so, most of the broth will most likely be gone. With the last addition, add cheese and the remaining butter. The rice should be turning creamy but the individual kernels should retain their integrity and be firm in the center. Taste to be sure.
• Stir in the pancetta with its fat, the watermelon and the mint. Remove from heat, blend it well, and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

MUSHROOM AND PANCETTA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Warm the chicken broth and rosemary in a saucepan over medium heat; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook until slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to the plate; set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot; add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and toast, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the wine is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add 3 cups warm broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 3 more cups broth; return to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the rice is just tender, about 13 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat; stir in the pancetta, mushrooms, butter, cheese and chives. Stir in more hot broth if the risotto is too thick; season with salt and pepper. Top with more chives.

PEA AND PANCETTA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Gently fry the onions and garlic in a little olive oil until almost translucent. Add the pancetta and fry for a further 2 minutes or so until cooked.
• Add the rice to the pan, and fry until the grains are translucent at the edges, stirring the ingredients well all the time.
• Make up approx. 700ml of chicken stock with 1 stock cube. Add a ladle or two of stock to the pan and stir well. Lower the heat and let the stock be absorbed into the rice. Stir the risotto regularly, and gradually add the stock 1 ladle at a time allowing each to be absorbed until the rice is cooked. You may not need all the stock - I use about 650ml. If you need a little more, hot water can be added.
• While the rice is cooking, cook the peas, drain and set to one side.
• When the rice is soft and tastes right to you, stir the peas through the risotto.
• Serve warm with black pepper and a little drizzle of olive oil.

RISOTTO CON ZAFFERANO E PANCETTA IN PENTOLA A PRESSIONE (SAFFRON AND PANCETTA RISOTTO)

Steps:

• Pour vegetable stock into a saucepan over low heat. Cover and keep warm.
• Combine hot water and saffron threads in a small bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a stovetop pressure cooker. Cook and stir onion until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook and stir until toasted and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat and pour in wine; simmer until alcohol has evaporated and rice has absorbed wine, about 2 minutes.
• Stir vegetable stock and saffron mixture into the pressure cooker. Seal according to manufacturer's instructions. Increase heat to high; cook until cooker whistles, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes.
• Remove cooker from heat and release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove the lid. Stir in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pancetta, and butter. Let stand until rice absorbs remaining stock and Parmesan cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

PEA AND PANCETTA RAMEN "RISOTTO"

Steps:

• Cook pancetta or bacon in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add noodles and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add peas and broth to skillet and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring, until noodles are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter, Parmesan, and pepper. (If mixture is a bit soupy, let it stand for 1 to 2 minutes to allow noodles to continue to absorb liquid.) Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.

WATERMELON AND PANCETTA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Method 1.In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil, then switch off heat. Stock will stay warm until needed. 2.Cook the pancetta over low-to-medium heat, stirring, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve with fat. 3.Heat four tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onions, and over medium-heat sauté until softened but not browned. Add the rice, and sauté, stirring, until the rice is coated with the oil and becomes translucent. 4.Pour in enough wine to cover rice and cook, stirring, until the wine reduces by about two-thirds, about 3 to 5 minutes. 5.Once the wine is absorbed, add stock, beginning with one cup or enough to cover rice. Stir the simmering broth, more or less constantly as the stock is absorbed. Pausing briefly is fine as long as the rice on the bottom does not begin to burn. When the top layer of rice is exposed, add more broth. I usually add by the cup, although others prefer more frequent additions of smaller amounts. 6.With the second addition of broth, season the rice with salt and pepper, so that it can be absorbed throughout the cooking. Taste periodically and add salt if necessary. After about 20 minutes or so, most of the broth will most likely be gone. With the last addition, add cheese and the remaining butter. The rice should be turning creamy but the individual kernels should retain their integrity and be firm in the center. Taste to be sure. 7.Stir in the pancetta with its fat, the watermelon and the mint. Remove from heat, blend it well, and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes before serving.