ROASTED SWEET GARLIC AND THYME RISOTTO

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Categories     Side

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large heads garlic, whole and unpeeled
Approximately 1 quart vegetable stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 head celery, chopped
14 ounces risotto rice
2 wine glasses dry white wine
Sea salt
1 good handful fresh thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 ounces butter
51/2 ounces shelled almonds, lightly crushed, cracked or chopped
2 handfuls bread crumbs
Olive oil

Steps:

  • For the basic risotto: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Roast the whole garlic heads on a dish in the oven until soft, about 30 minutes. Stage 1: Heat the stock. In a separate pan heat the olive oil, add the shallots or onions, garlic, and celery, and fry slowly for about 4 minutes. When the vegetables have softened, add the rice and turn up the heat. Stage 2: The rice will now begin to fry, so keep stirring it. Add the vermouth or wine and keep stirring, it will smell fantastic. Stage 3: Once the vermouth or wine has cooked into the rice, add your first ladle of hot stock and a good pinch of salt. Separate the roasted garlic cloves and squeeze out the sweet insides into the risotto. Add the thyme and black pepper to the risotto. Turn down the heat to a highish simmer, so the rice doesn't cook too quickly on the outside. Keep adding ladles of stock. Stage 4: Remove from the heat and add the butter and Parmesan. Stir gently. Place a lid on the pan and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. This is the most important part of making the risotto, as this is when it becomes outrageously creamy and oozy like it should be. Eat as soon as possible while the risotto retains its perfect texture. In a frying pan toast the almonds and bread crumbs in a little olive oil until crisp and golden. Season with a little salt. Set to one side. Serve the risotto with toasted almonds and bread crumbs sprinkled over the top.

kitty
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my risotto turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't add enough liquid?


steven neal
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This is the best risotto recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it!


babu das
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I'm not a fan of thyme, so I substituted rosemary instead. It turned out great!


Ahmed Bata
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This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste. I think next time I'll use less butter.


Ghulam Hussain chandio
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Roasted garlic and thyme risotto is now my new favorite comfort food. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Nisar Bhatti150
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I'm always looking for new risotto recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's going into my regular rotation.


Ainul Rana
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I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Cailyn Self
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing!


Amjad Raza
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I followed the recipe exactly and my risotto turned out soupy. Not sure what went wrong.


Madison Amaro
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This risotto was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Paislee Shell
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted garlic and thyme really elevated the dish and made it something special.


Fans of cricket
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This risotto is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always comes out perfectly. The roasted garlic and thyme give it a really unique and delicious flavor.


gezaro kruger
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This was my first time making risotto and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were incredible! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted garlic and thyme added a wonderful depth of flavor.


Jevin Oliver
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Roasted garlic and thyme risotto. That's it. That's the comment. Will definitely make this again.


Md Rockyrock
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Not bad, not bad at all. The risotto had a lovely creamy texture and the flavors were well-balanced. I would have liked a bit more garlic though.


Sterling Marjadsingh
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This risotto was an absolute delight! The combination of roasted garlic, thyme, and Parmesan cheese created a symphony of flavors that danced on my palate. I especially appreciated the slight sweetness from the roasted garlic, which balanced out the