Stomach Warming Winter Dish

Ham, Mushroom and Pea Risotto

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of white wine

- 2 cups of arborio rice

- 2 tablespoons shredded mint

- 2/3 cup frozen peas

- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

- 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, crushed

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 250 grams sliced leg ham

- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

- 200 grams sliced button mushrooms

Method:

1. Place stock, wine and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the head and keep the liquid ingredients at a very gentle simmer.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Add 1 cup of simmering stock mixture and stir continuously. When stock mixture is absorbed, add another cup. Continue this procedure until the rice is just tender.
3. Once rice is tender and thick, add the ham and mushroom and cook for a further 3 minutes. Stir in the peas, lemon rind, parmesan, cracked black pepper and mint. Cook for another minute.

Let this dish warm your belly and your heart!