Chef Hidaka from Acquapazza shares a unique recipe for Carbonara-style risotto featuring spring vegetables. This innovative approach skips heavy cream and uses whole eggs, with egg whites whipped into a meringue for an airy texture. The harmonious blend of seasonal vegetables' umami and the rich creaminess of carbonara creates a dish that truly captures the essence of spring.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Rice 120g (approx. 2/3 cup)
  • Bacon 60g
  • Eggs 2 large
  • Parmesan Cheese 40g
  • Spring Vegetables (to your liking)

Seasonings

  • Black Pepper (to taste)
  • Olive Oil (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)

Steps

  1. Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the cut bacon and cook until crispy.
  3. Separate the 2 eggs into yolks and whites. Set the egg whites aside for making meringue.
  4. Trim the dirty outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and cut them into quarters lengthwise.
  5. Once the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan. Sauté the rice (120g) in the remaining bacon fat for a short time.
  6. Gradually add hot water (or vegetable broth) to the sautéed rice, cooking for about 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the strings from the snap peas and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  8. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks with the Parmesan cheese (40g).
  9. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, creating a meringue.
  10. Approximately 8 minutes after starting to cook the rice, add the cut Brussels sprouts and snap peas to the pan and cook with the rice. (Key Tip: For a firmer bite, add them about 3 minutes before the rice is finished cooking).
  11. Just before the rice is fully cooked, add a little black pepper to the egg yolk and Parmesan mixture. Thin it slightly with water, then incorporate it into the risotto.
  12. Taste the risotto and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
  13. Finally, add the crispy bacon to the risotto and mix well (this process is called mantecare).
  14. Plate the risotto, top with the meringue, and lightly torch it until golden brown. (Key Tip: Torching the meringue adds a smoky, charcoal-like aroma). Enjoy!

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