150 g short grain rice
100 g sheep milk cheddar cheese, diced
500 ml tomato puree
2 basil leaves
1/2 bundle of parsley leaves
1,5 Tbsp olive oil
salt
ground black pepper
250 ml water
Boil tomato puree. Heat oil in a pan and fry cheese a bit on very high heat. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes stirring continuously. Pour about half of the amount of tomato puree, add salt to taste and let boil. Gradually add the rest of the sauce. When rice absorbs whole amount of the puree continue to cook adding gradually boiled water. When it’s almost done, add finely chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Don’t forget to stir continuously through the whole process. Rice should be cooked al dente. Serve warm.
This amount serves two.
Recipe is from Sale & Pepe, Serbian issue for December 2007.








20 comments
Nada says:
Sep 21, 2009
hmmm..kako samo odlično izgleda!
MªJose-Dit i Fet says:
Sep 21, 2009
Que buena receta…como todas las tuyas…me encanta!!! un beso
Amy says:
Sep 21, 2009
Wow! Such a bold red color. I love it.
Katie says:
Sep 22, 2009
Sounds divine and what a gorgeous colour
Family Cuisine Food And Recipe says:
Sep 22, 2009
Thank you for sharing. Cheers !
Carrie says:
Sep 22, 2009
I've never had a risotto quite like this. It looks delicious!
Jessie says:
Sep 22, 2009
very vibrant and tasty, I love that photo!
HoneyB says:
Sep 22, 2009
Very pretty and sounds delicious!
Stash says:
Sep 22, 2009
A question — do you pass the tomatoes through a food mill? I assume the purée is from fresh tomatoes?I might actually make this now that tomatoes are in season here in New York. Thanks!
Fearless Kitchen says:
Sep 22, 2009
This looks really delicious. I've never seen sheep's milk cheddar for sale, only goat.
Marija says:
Sep 22, 2009
@Stash – Actually, I used store bought tomato puree (it's almost identical to the homemade). But, if you'd like to make it yourself… Peel tomatoes and remove the seeds, then puree, ad salt and ground black pepper to taste and a bundle of celery leaves (do not chop them as you'll take them out later), and cook. If you like things spicy – add a chilly or two. After it boils, reduce the heat and cook until it thickness as much as you want.@Fearless Kitchen – Any cheddar will do. Sheep or goat milk would be the best
Cajun Chef R yan says:
Sep 22, 2009
Colorful risotto indeed!
Miranda says:
Sep 22, 2009
I love risotto and this looks incredible. It actually reminds me of a dish my mom use to make.
Cookin' Canuck says:
Sep 22, 2009
That color is stunning! What a lovely risotto variation.
lululu says:
Sep 22, 2009
wow, beautiful risotto!i love the photo as much as the risotto itself!good job!
Marigold says:
Sep 23, 2009
odličan rižot, obožavam!
delightfullysweet says:
Sep 23, 2009
Lovely photography! Sounds divine!
Monika says:
Sep 24, 2009
looks perfect. i'm sure it tastes like that too
the photo is beautiful!
lauresophie says:
Sep 24, 2009
Wahou! nice plate!
Sandhya says:
Sep 28, 2009
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