Beetroot and Red Wine Risotto with Seared Halloumi

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Chef Shailendra Kekade

Last Updated: Sep 05, 2019

Beetroot and Red Wine Risotto with Seared Halloumi

About Beetroot and Red Wine Risotto with Seared Halloumi

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Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too

  • Beetroot puree 1 cup
  • Red wine 1 cup
  • Arborio rice 2 cups
  • Halloumi cheese 4 tbsps
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  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep non-stick pan, add garlic, onion and celery and saute for 2 minutes. Add Arborio Rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add vegetable stalk, mix and cook on high heat. Add salt, crushed black pepper and red wine and mix well. Add balsamic vinegar and mix.
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Ingredients

  • Beetroot puree 1 cup
  • Red wine 1 cup
  • Arborio rice 2 cups
  • Halloumi cheese 4 tbsps
  • Borges olive oil 2 tbsps
  • Garlic, chopped 2 tbsps
  • Onions, chopped 1 cup
  • Celery, chopped 1 tsp
  • Vegetable stock 2 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Black peppercorns, crushed to taste
  • Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Butter 3 tbsps
  • Parmesan cheese, grated 2 to 3 tbsps
  • Fresh mint leaves, chopped to garnish

How to Make Beetroot and Red Wine Risotto with Seared Halloumi (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep non-stick pan, add garlic, onion and celery and saute for 2 minutes. Add Arborio Rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
  2. Add vegetable stalk, mix and cook on high heat. Add salt, crushed black pepper and red wine and mix well. Add balsamic vinegar and mix.
  3. Add beetroot puree, mix and cook on low heat till the rice is cooked al-dante.
  4. Add butter and parmesan cheese and mix well.
  5. Dice Halloumi cheese. Heat remaining olive oil in another non-stick pan, add the Halloumi cheese slices and sear.
  6. Sprinkle mint leaves and crushed black peppercorns on them and saute till the cheese slices are golden.
  7. Transfer risotto onto a serving platter, arrange the halloumi cheese slices around it and serve hot.

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About chef

Chef Shailendra Kekade

Chef Shailendra Kekade

Host of the show Style Chef on FOOD FOOD channel

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Key Details:

Prep:25 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Rice

Cuisine: Fusion

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