Risotto with green asparagus and pancetta

Ingredients

  • Risotto – 450 g
  • Pancetta (thin slices) – 4 to 5 pcs
  • Green asparagus – ± 10 pcs
  • Parmesan cheese – 10 g
  • Olive oil – ½ tsp
  • Salt and pepper
  • (optional) lemon zest

Bereiding

  1. Trim the asparagus and remove the tough ends. Blanch for 2–3 minutes and cool in ice water.
  2. Cut part of the asparagus into small pieces and keep the rest whole.
  3. Place the pancetta on baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for ± 8 minutes until lightly crisp but still flexible.
  4. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill briefly until lightly coloured.
  5. Heat the risotto in a pan and add the finely chopped asparagus pieces.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Optionally add a little lemon zest for freshness.
  8. Plate the risotto on a warm plate (slightly spread out).
  9. Arrange the grilled asparagus on top and scatter the pancetta in thin, loose pieces over the dish.
  10. Finish with Parmesan shavings.