Italian
Risotto al Taleggio with Red Wine and Figs
by Chef in Camicia · 306K subscribers on YouTube
A creamy risotto with Taleggio cheese, a sweet reduction of red wine and figs, and grilled fig garnish. An elegant and flavorful dish from Chef in Camicia.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
9 items- 160 gVialone Nano Rice
- 60 gTaleggio
- 40 gButter
- 250 mlRed WineFor the reduction; the chef also uses a splash of white wine for the risotto (not quantified)
- 1 tbspSugar
- 4 pcsFigsSome used in the reduction, some grilled for garnish
- OilAs needed, for grilling the figs
- SaltTo taste
- White WineUsed during risotto cooking; quantity not specified by chef
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine red wine, sugar, and figs. Simmer gently to reduce into a syrup.
- Toast the rice in a separate pot until translucent.
- Add white wine to the toasted rice and let it evaporate. Then cook the rice with a pinch of salt and boiling water, adding water as needed.
- Grill a few figs for garnish.
- Cut the Taleggio into small cubes and set aside with the butter.
- When the risotto is al dente, remove from heat. Add the butter and Taleggio cubes, stir to mantecare. Cover and let rest for 1 minute.
- Serve the risotto topped with the grilled figs and a drizzle of the red wine reduction.
Chef in Camicia
Home cookReviewer306K subscribers on YouTube94.2M total channel viewsCasa editrice digitale italiana di ricette fondata da Nicolo Zambello, Andrea Navone e Luca Palomba. Pubblicazioni giornaliere.
