RISOTTO WITH VODKA AND ORANGE

Preparation Method :

• Fry the onion in a large pan with butter until it is soft.
• Add the rice and cook the grains until they are crackling hot, then add the wine and boil rapidly until the alcohol has evaporated.
• When the wine has been absorbed into the rice, add the first ladleful of stock stir constantly and allow the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
• Continue to cook the rice in this way, until all the stock has been added.
• About 5 minutes before the risotto is cooked, stir in the orange juice and zest with vodka.
• When the risotto is creamy , but still firm to the bite, take the pan off the heat and stir in the cream and cheese.
• Stir through, cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes. To serve, transfer to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with the grated orange zest.