Best Shredded Radicchio With Parmigiano Reggiano Recipes

RISOTTO WITH RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Separate the radicchio leaves, discarding the outer leaves and any that are wilted or damaged. Trim and discard the thick leaf bottoms and tough sections of the central ribs. Slice the leaves in long shreds, about 1/2 inch thick. Heat 8 cups water almost to the boil. Keep it very hot, simmering near the risotto pan.
• Put the olive oil in the saucepan, and set over medium heat. Scatter in the bacon pieces and cook briefly, until the fat renders, then stir in the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are wilted and lightly colored and the bacon is slightly crisped, 8 minutes or so.
• Pour in the rice all at once, raise the heat, and stir continuously for about 2 minutes, until the rice grains are toasted (but not browned). Pour in the wine and cook, stirring continuously, until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Drop all of the shredded radicchio into the saucepan, and stir in with the rice for a couple of minutes, as the shreds wilt and release liquid. Then ladle in 2 cups of the simmering water and cook, stirring, until the water is almost absorbed, 5 minutes or more. Quickly ladle in another couple of cups of water, add another 1/2 teaspoon salt, and keep stirring, as the rice releases its starches and a thick, creamy suspension starts to form. Again, when the water is almost absorbed-and you can see the bottom of the saucepan as you stir-ladle in another cup or so of water. Continue this process.
• After the risotto has cooked for 15 to 20 minutes and incorporated 6 cups of water, taste for texture and seasoning: add more salt and/or incorporate more hot water as needed. When the risotto is al dente and creamy, turn off the heat. Drop in the butter pieces and stir in vigorously, along with the 1/2 cup of grated cheese.
• Serve without delay, heaping the risotto in warm pasta bowls, and pass more grated cheese at the table.

RISOTTO WITH RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
• Put the broth on to heat in a separate pot.
• Saute the onion in the oil until it takes on a little color.
• Meanwhile wash the radicchio and cut off core.
• Add the rice to the onion and stir until it is well coated.
• Add the wine to rice and onion and stir; let the wine cook away, about 2 minutes, stirring.
• Shred the radicchio with a knife.
• Add about a cup of simmering chicken broth to rice and cook over high heat, stirring very often until broth has evaporated. Repeat the procedure, this time adding the shredded radicchio. Continue adding broth and stirring, cooking until broth evaporates. You may not need all the broth to cook the rice.
• Meanwhile finely grate the cheese.
• When rice is tender and there is still enough broth left in the rice to make it slightly runny, add the cheese, stirring well, season with pepper and serve.

SHREDDED RADICCHIO WITH PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO

Steps:

• Using the fine holes of box grater, grate about 1 cup cheese onto a plate.
• Remove and discard outer leaves of radicchio. Cut heads in half, and remove core. Using a sharp knife, shred radicchio.
• Place shredded radicchio in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and toss well to combine.
• Divide the radicchio among four salad plates, mounding it up in the center of each plate. Sprinkle reserved Parmigiano-Reggiano over each mound, and serve.