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spindles · 08-02-2006, 01:43 AM

I have one word for you: Risotto.

And if it has to be two words: Pumpkin Risotto

Cut half a butternut pumpkin into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks and slice a red bell pepper (what we call a capsisum) and bake this until soft
put 1/2 litre of chicken stock into a pot and warm (not boil)
finely chop and onion and a clove or two of garlic and fry (in a heavy based frying pan or large saucepan) in a little olive oil until soft
add 400g of arborio rice and stir to coat with oil
add a cup of the stock
add the pumpkin and capsicum
continue adding stock by the cupfull, stirring gently (add the next cup when there is no more liquid).
once most the stock is gone, test the rice to see if it is cooked (it is supposed to be a little crunchy in the middle (but hey cook it how you like it)...

straight into bowls, serve with shredded parmesan and black pepper
yummy!

I love risotto - it is easy to make and once you get the hang of it, easy to change what is in it.

For example, add a rasher or two of chopped bacon before adding the rice and replace the pumpkin with chopped mushrooms - mmmmmm.

08-02-2006, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	I have one word for you: Risotto. And if it has to be two words: Pumpkin Risotto Cut half a butternut pumpkin into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks and slice a red bell pepper (what we call a capsisum) and bake this until soft put 1/2 litre of chicken stock into a pot and warm (not boil) finely chop and onion and a clove or two of garlic and fry (in a heavy based frying pan or large saucepan) in a little olive oil until soft add 400g of arborio rice and stir to coat with oil add a cup of the stock add the pumpkin and capsicum continue adding stock by the cupfull, stirring gently (add the next cup when there is no more liquid). once most the stock is gone, test the rice to see if it is cooked (it is supposed to be a little crunchy in the middle (but hey cook it how you like it)... straight into bowls, serve with shredded parmesan and black pepper yummy! I love risotto - it is easy to make and once you get the hang of it, easy to change what is in it. For example, add a rasher or two of chopped bacon before adding the rice and replace the pumpkin with chopped mushrooms - mmmmmm. __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?