Delicate smoked trout makes a great base for a smooth Italian rice pot with added mascarpone cheese, lemon and chives
Prep:10 mins
Serves 2
1 small onion, chopped1 tbsp olive oil200g risotto rice750ml hot vegetable stock150g smoked trout, skin and bones removed, gently flaked into chunks50g light mascarponezest 1 lemon, plus a squeeze of juicesmall bunch chives, snipped
STEP 1In a frying pan, gently fry the onion in the oil until softened. Tip in the risotto rice and cook for 2 mins, stirring continuously. Add a third of the stock, and simmer, gently stirring until the stock has been absorbed. Add half the remaining stock and carry on cooking, stirring a bit more, until that has been absorbed too.STEP 2Tip in the final lot of stock and cook until creamy and the rice is just tender. Stir in the trout, mascarpone, lemon zest, most of the chives and some seasoning – it won’t need too much salt. Cover and leave for 5 mins to rest. Finally season with a squeeze of lemon juice, divide between two bowls and top with the remaining chives. Great with a green salad on the side.
