RISOTTO WITH HAM AND PEAS (RISOTTO CON PROSCIUTTO E PISELLI)

Ingredients:
Butter - 50 gms
Onion- 1 (peeled and chopped)
Italian rice- 300 gms
Dry white wine -6 tbsp
Chicken stock - 5 cups
Pinch of saffron'
Small red pepper - 1 (seeded and chopped)
Cooked green peas - 2 cups
Cooked ham - 100 gms (diced)
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese

Method:

• Heat half the butter in a pan, add the onion and cook until it is soft and beginning to brown.
• Add rice, stir until it is translucent, then add the wine and cook until it has almost evaporated.
• Add half the hot stock, saffron and red pepper and cook, uncovered, until most of the stock has evaporated, then add remaining stock and continue to cook until the rice is almost ready.
• Stir frequently while the risotto is cooking.
• Add ham and peas, season to taste and leave just long enough for the peas to heat through.
• Add remaining butter and serve with a bowl of grated Parmesan cheese.