Risi e Bisi
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Risi e Bisi

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The most celebrated spring dish of the Veneto region, Risi e Bisi is a unique cross between a thick soup and a classic risotto.

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Historically served to the Doges of the Venetian Republic on St. Mark's Day, this prestigious dish combines fresh spring peas and the local Vialone Nano rice variety. It represents the rich agricultural heritage of Veneto. Discover authentic places to try it by checking the local Map.

Ingredients

  • 200g Vialone Nano rice
  • 300g fresh peas (with pods)
  • 50g pancetta (diced)
  • 1 small onion
  • 50g butter and 50g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 liter vegetable broth

Preparation

  1. Shell the peas. Boil the empty pods in the vegetable broth for 20 minutes, then blend and strain to create an aromatic green broth.
  2. In a saucepan, sauté the finely chopped onion and diced pancetta in butter, then stir in the fresh peas.
  3. Add the rice, toast it for a couple of minutes, then start adding the warm pea-pod broth ladle by ladle.
  4. When the rice is tender but still wavy and slightly soupy, remove from heat and vigorously stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan.

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