Name: Risotto cakes with lemon and basil mayonnaise
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Risotto cakes; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 cup arborio rice; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2/3 cup water; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1/4 cup semi-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped; 2 tablespoon shredded basil; 1/4 cup plain flour; rocket leaves, to serve; Lemon and basil mayonnaise; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 lemon, juice; 1 tablespoon chopped basil

Ingredients

Risotto cakes

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 cup arborio rice

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 1/4 cup chicken stock

2/3 cup water

1/2 cup grated parmesan

1/4 cup semi-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped

2 tablespoon shredded basil

1/4 cup plain flour

rocket leaves, to serve

Lemon and basil mayonnaise

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/2 lemon, juice

1 tablespoon chopped basil

Method

Risotto cakes

1.Heat half the oil in a medium saucepan on high. Saute onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender.

2.Add rice. Cook, stirring for 1 minute, to coat rice grains in oil.

3.Blend in wine. Cook, while stirring, until liquid has almost evaporated. Stir in stock and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is just tender and liquid has absorbed. Mix in parmesan, tomatoes and basil. Season to taste. Cool for 30 minutes.

Lemon and basil mayonnaise

4.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste.

5.When risotto is cool enough to handle, shape into 8 even-sized, flattened patties. Coat in flour, shaking off excess.

6.Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan on high. Cook the patties in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes, each side, until golden brown and heated through. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties.

7.Serve Risotto Cakes with Lemon and Basil Mayonnaise. Accompany with rocket leaves.

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Ingredients

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Risotto cakes

Lemon and basil mayonnaise

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