ORZOTTO CON ZUCCA (BARLEY & PUMPKIN RISOTTO)

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This is a Matthew Ford recipe from the Guardian's weekend magazine. Using barley makes a nice change from rice and it's good for you as well. If you want you can also add sautéed mushrooms or shredded meat. I often use butternut squash instead of pumpkin as it's more widely available here.

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

140 g barley
2 liters chicken stock or 2 liters game stock
600 g pumpkin or 600 g butternut squash, cut into chunks
30 g butter
30 g grated parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to the boil in a large pan, add the barley and simmer until done, about 40 minutes. If you want you can add some chopped mushrooms to this for the last 5-10 minutes.
  • Microwave, boil or roast the pumpkin until soft. I usually roast mine with a few sprigs of thyme for extra flavour.
  • Put the cooked pumpkin together with the butter into a blender and process to a puree.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the puree to the barley and season again with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving mix the parmesan into the 'risotto'.
  • Serve hot with fresh crusty bread.

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