Risotto with Swiss Chard, Brie Cheese and Smoked Salt
Risotto is a wonderful northern Italian rice preparation, typically done with the world famous Carnaroli rice. Extremely versatile dish to enjoy with mushroom, cheese, vegetables or, as we present today, Swiss chard, Brie cheese and smoked sea salt
Step 1
Prepare the vegetable broth, boiling for half an hour (at least) a full pot of water with a tablespoon of coarse sea salt, a tablespoon of black peppercorn, carrots, potatoes, onions, celery and. Sautee one large onion and Swiss chard with some extra virgin olive oil.
Step 2
Saute one chopped shallot (high heat) with extra virgin olive oil, then add Carnaroli rice, keeping on stirring for around thirty seconds. Then add a cup of white wine (Pinot Grigio works best), stirring until the wine is absorbed by the rice. Your cooking time starts here. Lower the heat to medium-low and add broth a cup at a time for 17 minutes. Add your sauteed Swiss chard.
Step 3
Turn off the heat and add Brie cheese, stir then cover for 3-5 minutes. This procedure is called “mantecatura”. Serve with some smoked salt on top to garnish!
ENJOY!
Ingredients:
(for 4 people)
½ lb Carnaroli rice
½ lb Swiss Chard
Mixed veggies for broth (1 zucchini, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 1 golden potato, 2 celery sticks, 3 lemons)
8 oz Brie
1 large onion
Salt, pepper, olive oil