A recipe from Trentino: rice with strawberries and nettles. A combination of flavors that enhances the individual ingredients and strengthens their taste. A vegetarian dish to prepare for special guests or a romantic dinner for two.

Strawberry and Nettle Risotto

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A recipe from Trentino: rice with strawberries and nettles. A combination of flavors that enhances the individual ingredients and strengthens their taste.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 persone

Course: First courses

Cuisine: Trentino cuisine

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

300 gr Rice
100 gr Strawberries
40 gr Nettles cleaned
1 dl White Wine
40 gr Butter
30 gr Grana Padano grated
1/2 nr Onion
9 dl Broth light meat broth
qb Salt
qb Pepper

Equipment

Large saucepan with lid
Small pot For broth
Ladle
Wooden spoon
Serving bowl
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Grater (if using cheese)
Long-handled spoon

Method

Bring the broth to a boil.
Pass the strawberries through a sieve and collect the puree in a bowl.
In a bowl, sauté the onion and nettles cut into pieces with ten grams of butter.
Add the rice and strawberries and cook for two minutes.
Evaporate everything with white wine and keep cooking the rice, adding broth as needed.
When almost cooked, add the butter to meld, then the cheese.
Serve the dish hot with a sprinkle of pepper (if desired) and garnish with the remaining strawberries.