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Eel Risotto


Eel Risotto
Description servings: 4
calories: low
category: first
cost: basso
difficulty: medium
preparation time: 60
 
Ingredients Eels  350 gr. Garlic
Parsley  1 sprig
Extra-virgin olive oil  4 spoonfuls
Bay Leaves  1
Lemons  1
Broth  2 spoonfuls
Rice  350 gr
Salt  to taste
Pepper Corns  as required

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Preparation Cut the eel into pieces. Chop the garlic and the parsley finely and sauté in a pot with the oil. Add the eels, the bay leaf and the juice of one lemon. Stir and cook slowly for 10 minutes, adding a little broth.

Then add the rice cook for 18 to 20 minutes, adding the broth as required a little at a time. When the rice is cooked, add salt to taste and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve at table straight away.
 
The Chef's tips Pinot Bianco Piave a dry wine from the Venetian province.
 
Curiosity In Italy there are red and white sauces, the former with tomatoes and the latter without.