THE RED-FIRE ROOT-BOWL

(Our Play on Spicy Tomato Risotto)

THE RED-FIRE ROOT-BOWL

Ingredients: 300g Arborio rice, 200g Tomato passata, 2 tsp Chili flakes, 1 Red onion (finely diced), 3 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Dried Basil, 1 tsp Salt...

Ingredients

  • 300g Arborio rice
  • 200g Tomato passata
  • 2 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 Red onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Salt

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and translucent.
  2. The Scorch Add the rice; toast for 2 minutes until the edges are clear.
  3. The Bloom Add chili and basil with a 50ml splash of stock; stir until the rice is stained red.
  4. The Swell Add stock and passata gradually, stirring until the rice is creamy.
  5. The Final Flourish Stir in a massive hit of raw parmesan and fresh basil matchsticks.

Cuisine: Italian

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