Day II_Dinner: Chicken Risotto and Bagna Cauda with vegetables

Tonight, we had Risotto, besides Pasta, an Italian classic. And Bagna Cauda, a dip, made of anchovies, garlic, oil, and butter. 

What we have learned until now: Modern kitchen devices, such as blenders, are totally overrated. Why use those, when you can just use a knife and fork. 😆 

Together with some vegetables baked in the oven and some of our Mochacha, we absolutely loved the dip and will probably be making it again.

As for the risotto, it was an interesting experience to make. The rice was constantly too hard! Eventually, it softened though and the flavors, through the chicken broth (which was totally not a year over date) and the parmesan, were amazing.

<Bagna Cauda>

ingredients (serves 6):

- olive oil 3/4 cup

- unsalted butter 6 tablespoons 

- anchovy fillets 12

- chopped garlic cloves 6

1. Blend all ingredients until it gets smooth. 

2. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring if the sauce is separated.

3. Season with salt and pepper if you need some spice in your life;)

<Chicken Risotto>

ingredients (serves 7):

- Ribe rice 500g (Arborio rice is preferred but this was the cheapest)

- 1 chopped onion (we used a red one)

- chopped garlic cloves 2

- parmesan cheese 2 cups

- a little butter

- chicken 800g

- chicken broth 8 cups

1. Boil the chicken broth in a pot.

2. In another pot or big enough pan, saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, be careful not to burn them, constantly stir.

3. Add the rice and keep on mixing over medium heat until some of the grains turn translucent.

4. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and stir until all the liquid is absorbed.

5. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Add another cup and repeat until the rice is done (this might take a while and you´ll probably argue for a while about whether the rice is done or not. It should be al dente, slightly undercooked)

6. Make the chicken in a seperate pan. 

7. Take the rice off the heat and stir in the parmesan, a little butter, and the chicken.

Price 💸💸💸

Difficulty 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

Time 🕛🕛🕛🕛

Taste 😋😋😋😋😋

Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐