It's impossible to visit Namibia without trying Apfel-Rosinen-Risotto. This dish is a culinary experience, with Italian and German influences. It combines basmati rice, apples, and raisins, all moistened with a cider-based broth or cider vinegar.

Apple-Rosinen-Risotto

Namibia

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Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 25 mins Total time 40 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Suitable for gluten-free use

Ingredients

Servings

• 200g of basmati rice

• 3 apples (preferably Granny Smith)

• 100g of raisins ( or less according to your taste)

• 1 medium onion (optional)

• 700 ml of a mixture of cider, white wine, and vegetable stock (gluten-free stock)

• 1 tbsp of butter or vegetable oil

• 1 tbsp turmeric

• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar

• 50g of 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 chop the apples into small pieces. Sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
3. Preparing the risotto:
4. Heat the butter or oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion (optional) and sauté until translucent.
5. Add the rice, cinnamon and turmeric and stir for about 2 minutes, until the grains are well coated with oil.
6. Pour over a ladleful of broth/cider and stir until absorbed by the rice.
7. Cooking the risotto:
8. Add a ladleful of hot broth to the rice and stir regularly. When the broth is almost completely absorbed, add another ladleful. Repeat this step until the rice is cooked but still slightly al dente (about 18-20 minutes).
9. Adding the fruit:
10. While the rice is cooking, sauté the apple pieces in a pan with the brown sugar and a little cinnamon. Cook until the apples are tender but not mushy.
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 some grated cheese at this point.
14. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Service :
16. Serve the risotto hot, optionally garnishing with a few extra pieces of apple and raisins for presentation.
17. This sweet and savory dish is an adaptation that could suit local tastes while retaining a European touch. You can pair it with a white wine or a light dessert for a balanced meal.

Keywords: apple risotto, Namibian recipe, sweet and savory gluten-free recipe

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