Simply Delicious Recipe: Risotto with Lavender

Global News presents a "Simply Delicious Recipe" for Risotto with Lavender, a dish that combines the creamy texture of risotto with the unique floral notes of lavender. The recipe, demonstrated by Susan Hay and Chef Massimo Capra, highlights the use of Ontario lavender, leeks, and blue cheese.

The preparation involves sautéing chopped leeks in olive oil until tender, followed by toasting Carnaroli rice. White wine is added to evaporate the alcohol before gradually incorporating light chicken stock. The risotto is simmered gently, with constant stirring, for approximately eighteen minutes until the rice is cooked to a runny but not overly liquid consistency.

Once the rice is cooked, the heat is turned off. Butter, Parmigiano cheese, blue cheese, and lavender flowers are stirred in until well combined. The risotto is then plated and topped with toasted chopped almonds and a drizzle of honey. The dish is recommended to be served immediately.

This recipe serves four people and includes ingredients such as Carnaroli rice, leeks, olive oil, butter, white wine, chicken stock, lavender flowers, blue cheese, Parmigiano, toasted almonds, and honey. Salt and pepper are used to taste. The instructions emphasize careful timing and the gradual addition of stock to achieve the perfect risotto texture.