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Cheesy Gochujang Risotto

Cheesy Gochujang Risotto
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This Cheesy Gochujang Risotto offers a delightful fusion of Italian comfort and bold Korean flavors. The creamy arborio rice is enriched with spicy-sweet gochujang paste, crispy bacon, and sharp Parmesan cheese, creating a unique and satisfying dish.

 

Ingredients

– **For the Risotto:**

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 6 slices streaky bacon, chopped

– 1 onion, finely diced

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 3 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced

– 4 cloves garlic, crushed

– 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

– 2 tablespoons gochujang paste

– 2 cups arborio rice

– 1/2 cup white wine

– 6 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock

– 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

– **For Serving:**

– Zest of 1 lime

– 2 tablespoons cashew nuts, lightly crushed

– 1 tablespoon sweet chili jam

– A handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves

Instructions

1. **Cook the Bacon:**

– Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

 

2. **Sauté Onions:**

– In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion, sliced scallions, and salt. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until softened. Add crushed garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute.

 

3. **Incorporate Gochujang and Rice:**

– Stir in gochujang paste, cooking for a couple of minutes to develop its flavor. Add arborio rice, stirring to coat the grains with the gochujang mixture. Pour in white wine and cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed.

 

4. **Add Stock:**

– Gradually add hot stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes.

 

5. **Finish the Risotto:**

– Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the risotto becomes creamy. Return the cooked bacon to the pan, mixing it through.

 

6. **Serve:**

– Spoon the risotto onto serving plates. Garnish with lime zest, crushed cashew nuts, a dollop of sweet chili jam, and fresh cilantro leaves.

 

Notes

– **Variations:** For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable stock. Adjust the salt accordingly.

– **Gochujang Paste:** This Korean chili paste adds a unique spicy-sweet flavor. Adjust the quantity to suit your spice preference. It’s available in the international aisle of many grocery stores or at Asian markets.

– **Storage:** Leftover risotto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of stock or water to restore creaminess.

 

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