Basil and Raspberry Risotto

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Blanch the Basil30s

   Cook the Basil for 30 seconds in boiling salted Water.

   BasilSalt
2. 02
   Step 2Cool the Basil

   Immediately transfer the Basil to Ice Water to set the bright green color.

   BasilIceWater
3. 03
   Step 3Blend the Basil sauce

   Squeeze the Basil lightly and blend with Olive oil, Salt and Water until you obtain a creamy sauce that is not too liquid.

   Note

   Adjust the consistency with Water added a little at a time.

   BasilOlive oilSaltWater
4. 04
   Step 4Cook the risotto

   Add Water to and cook the Rice to a creamy consistency with lightly salted Water, stirring from time to time.

   RiceWater
5. 05
   Step 5Finish the risotto

   Finish the Rice with Butter, grated Grana padano and the prepared Basil sauce.

   RiceButterGrana padanoBasil
6. 06
   Step 6Prepare the Raspberry sauce

   Crush the fresh Raspberries and pass through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add a light touch of Sugar.

   RaspberrySugar
7. 07
   Step 7Plate and serve

   Arrange the Basil risotto on the plate and finish with the Raspberry sauce to taste.

   RiceRaspberry