Tomato Risotto

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tomato risotto

I’m sad to say that Tomato season here in NH is winding down.  I know I only have probably 10 days left of those delicious tomatoes before the farm runs out and the only option for tomatoes are the sad & pathetic pinkish/red things they sell at the grocery store that they call tomatoes.  That is precisely why I had a BLT for breakfast yesterday.  I have to take advantage while they are still here!

This recipe is a cool take on classic risotto.  Infusing the chicken broth with fresh tomato juice and saffron adds a subtle different flavor.  I like to serve this with roasted chicken.  It would also be great with grilled shrimp.  Pan fried prosciutto would also make a great garnish.

Now give this a try before there are no fresh tomatoes left!

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Tomato Risotto
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • •1½ pounds tomatoes
  • •3 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • •Scant ¼ teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
  • •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • •1 cup finely chopped onion and 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • •1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • •1/2 cup dry white wine
  • •1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
  1. Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato and plunge in boiling water for one minute. Remove tomatoes, peel and then remove seeds and squeeze tomato juice into a bowl. Cut tomato into bite size pieces.
  2. In a sauce pan, add the chicken stock, tomato juices and saffron. Heat on low.
  3. Heat a dutch oven, add the olive oil and add the onions. Cook the onions for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
  5. Add the rice, stir well and cook for two minutes. (Add a touch more olive oil if needed).
  6. Add the wine, stir well and allow to reduce, 2-3 minutes. Season with Salt & Pepper.
  7. Add a ladle of stock (about a cup) at a time, stirring well. Do not let the pan get dry and the rice stick. Continue adding stock until rice is cooked soft on the outside but still has a little bite on the inside. (25-30 Minutes)
  8. Add the parmesan & reserved tomatoes. Stir well and taste for additional seasoning.