Author Notes
Trahanoto is like a risotto, but different —Ala Lemon
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
butter
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200 grams
/ 7 oz. courgettes/zucchini (about 1 medium), chopped
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a handfuls
fresh mint leaves, torn
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a handfuls
fresh parsley, chopped
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4
shallots, finely chopped
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1
clove garlic, finely chopped
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300 grams
/ 1½ cups trahanoto or risotto rice
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1
glass white wine
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900 milliliters
/ 4 cups vegetable stock
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100 grams
/ 1 cup fresh Ricotta
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100 grams
/ 1 cup grated Parmesan
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: fresh lemon zest
Directions
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In a sauté pan, melt half the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, sauté the courgettes until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mint and parsley. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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In the same pan, melt the remaining butter. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the trahanoto or risotto, and stir with a wooden spoon, until all the grains are coated and glistening. Pour in the wine and stir until completely absorbed.
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If using trahanoto, pour in the stock and allow to simmer, stirring regularly, until all the liquid is absorbed.
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If using risotto rice, add 1 ladle of stock and stir continuously until absorbed. Re peat, one ladle at a time, until the rice is cooked but still has a little bite. It should take 18-20 minutes and you may not need all the stock.
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Add the ricotta and parmesan, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, add the courgettes and mix.
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Cover and allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving, topped with fresh lemon zest.
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