Main content

Leek, Goats’ Cheese and Pancetta Risotto

Sorry, this clip is not currently available

Leek, Goats’ Cheese and Pancetta Risotto

A quick and easy one-pan dish.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 leek, washed and diced

350g arborio rice

Glass of white wine

100g pancetta, diced

900ml vegetable stock

100g fresh grated parmesan

100g goats’ cheese

salt and pepper

Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Serves 4

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and fry the pancetta until crispy.

  2. Add the diced leek to the pancetta and fry for another 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in the rice and let it absorb the oil a little.

  4. Pour in the wine and stir till the alcohol burns off.

  5. Add the stock, one ladle at a time and stir until absorbed.

  6. Continue until you have added all the stock, stirring continually.

  7. Carefully try the rice too see if it is cooked and if necessary add a little more water.

  8. Remove from the heat and crumble in the goats’ cheese and parmesan. Stir gently.

  9. Taste for seasoning and serve.