SPAM® and Pea Risotto

This is a really great store cupboard risotto requiring very simple ingredients.   It is a very tasty and fresh risotto recipe for kids and adults, a great comfort food dish!

Serves 4

Preparation time:  5 minutes

Cooking time: 30-40 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 x tin of SPAM®, chopped

2 x good knobs of butter

1 onion, peeled & finely chopped

300g risotto rice

175ml white wine

1 litre chicken stock

200g frozen peas

120g parmesan cheese, grated

Freshly ground salt & pepper

Method

1.    In a large frying pan heat 1 tbsp of oil and gently fry the chopped SPAM® until slightly golden, remove and set aside.

2.    Now add a knob of butter and 1 tbsp of oil to the frying pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes until softened.

3.    Add the risotto rice and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring, then add the wine and allow to simmer until fully absorbed.

4.    Now gradually add the stock, a ladleful at a time until the liquid has been fully absorbed before adding the next ladleful whilst continually stirring.  Add the chopped SPAM® after 10 minutes.  Once the rice is cooked through (after 20-25 minutes) you should have a soupy looking risotto.  Sir in the peas and parmesan, season to taste.

5.       Now add a knob of butter, cover and allow to stand for 2 minutes before serving.  Enjoy!

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