Welcome to a world of vibrant colors and delicious flavors with this beetroot risotto with gorgonzola cheese recipe.
It’s a creamy and delicious risotto that works well as a first course or even a main. This risotto is made “all’onda” (in the wave style) which is typical of Northern Italy. It should take about 18 minutes to make from the time you start adding the liquid.
Please find the detailed beetroot risotto recipe below!
Put the beetroot through the juicer to obtain the fresh beetroot jus.
Gorgonzola Sauce:
Melt very slowly gorgonzola with the cream on a low heat.
Risotto:
Cook the shallots in olive oil, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and shake the pan to coat the grains in oil and stir for 2 minutes.
Add wine but do not stir, reduce heat and shake the pan every few minutes until the wine has been absorbed.
Add enough stock to just completely cover the rice.
Leave to cook, without stirring for 10 minutes, adding beetroot jus as necessary to keep the rice just covered.
Remove from heat, add sour cream and reggiano cheese and stir vigorously, then leave to rest, uncovered for 1 minute.
Plating:
Spoon risotto evenly onto a warm plate, drizzle with the gorgonzola sauce and extra virgin olive oil
Notes
This risotto is made “all’onda” (in the wave style) which is typical of Northern Italy. It should take about 18 minutes to make from the time you start adding the liquid.
Brescian-born chef Alessandro Pavoni blasted into Sydney's dining scene in 2009 with his first restaurant venture, northern Italian gem Ormeggio at the Spit.
Alessandro began his career in Brescia, in Italy’s north, working at Carlo Magno with the famous Iginio Massari and Giuseppe Maffioli. After working in various Michelin starred venues such as La Rotonde in France and the two Michelin-starred Villa Fiordaliso on Lake Garda, Alessandro broadened his culinary horizons working in Bermuda at the famous Restaurant Lido before moving to Sydney permanently in 2003.
Loved it! The Gorgonzola sauce really brings it all together. Thanks for the recipe!