Impossible to visit Namibia without tasting Apfel-Rosinen-Risotto. This dish is a culinary experience, with Italian and German influences. He mixes basmati rice, apples and raisins, all wet with a cider-based broth or cider vinegar.
Preparation time15 mins
Cooking time25 mins
Total time40 mins
Difficulty: beginner
Servings:4
Ingredients
200gbasmati rice
3 apples (preferably Granny Smith)
100graisins(or less depending on your taste )
1 medium onion (optional)
700ml mixture of cider, white wine, vegetable stock (or cider vinegar instead of cider)
1Tbsp butter or vegetable oil
1Tbsp turmeric
1tsp cinnamon
1tbsp brown sugar
50g grated cheese (optional, if you want a creamy touch)
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of half a lemon
Preparation
1
Preparing the apples:
2
Peel and cut the apples into small pieces. Sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent them from browning. Set aside.
3
Preparation of the risotto:
4
Heat the butter or oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion (optional) and fry until translucent.
5
Add the rice, cinnamon and turmeric and stir for about 2 minutes, until the grains are well coated with oil.
6
Sprinkle with a ladle of stock/cider and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
7
Cooking the risotto:
8
Add a ladle of hot broth to the rice and stir regularly. When the broth is almost completely absorbed, add another ladle. Repeat this step until the rice is cooked but still slightly al dente (about 18-20 minutes).
9
Adding fruit:
10
While the rice is cooking, brown the apple pieces in a pan with the brown sugar and a little cinnamon. Cook until the apples are tender but not too soft.
11
Add the cooked apples and raisins to the risotto at the end of cooking, stirring gently to incorporate them well.
12
Finalization:
13
If you want a creamier texture, you can add a little grated cheese at this time.
14
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
15
Service :
16
Serve the risotto hot, possibly garnishing with a few extra apple pieces and raisins for presentation.
17
This sweet and sour dish is an adaptation that could suit local flavors while keeping a European side. You can accompany it with a white wine or a light dessert for a balanced meal.
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