Risi e Bisi Venetian Style

A recipe that rightfully belongs to the tradition of Venetian cuisine. “Risi e bisi” is a first course for lovers of earth’s products: rice and peas. The preparation of the recipe can vary between butter (Northern Italy tradition) and olive oil.

Risi e bisi alla veneta

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A recipe that rightfully belongs to the tradition of Venetian cuisine. "Risi e bisi" is a first course for lovers of products from the land: rice and peas.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 persone

Course: First courses

Cuisine: Venetian cuisine

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 240 gr Rice
• 1 kg Peas fresh
• 50 gr Raw ham one slice
• tbsp Olive oil
• q.b. Butter
• 1 pcs Onion
• 1 tsp Mint leaves
• 1, 2 liters Vegetable broth
• q.b. Salt
• q.b. Pepper

Method

 

1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, shell the peas.
3. Peel the onion and slice it.
4. In a pan, heat a tablespoon of oil, and sauté the onion and diced ham.
5. Add the peas, then add the rice.
6. Cook by gradually pouring in the broth, as for a very creamy risotto.
7. Season with salt (pepper to taste) and add the mint 5 minutes before cooking finishes.
8. Add the remaining oil and stir in a little butter (optional).
9. Mix and serve at the table.
   

Notes

If you prefer a drier dish, add less broth.