Risotto with duck confit and leeks caramelized in beer
- Preparation 25 min
- Cooking 45 min
- Servings 4 to 6
- Freezing Absolutely
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cookmodeIngredients
- 2 small white leeks, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Provence herbs
- 1/4 cup light brown beer by Le Marchand de Bonheur (or other light brown beer)
- 2 cooked and hot duck legs confit, the flesh removed and coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper from the mill
Ingredients for the risotto
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup white wine
- About 5 cups hot chicken broth + 1/2 cup at the end
- 1 cup light dark beer by Le Marchand de Bonheur (or other light dark beer)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese + a little for serving
- Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
- Salt and pepper from the mill
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Preparation
- In a non-stick pan heated over low heat, put the leek whites and pour a good drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly. The leeks should not sear, lower the heat if this is the case. Add more oil as needed.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and the Provence herbs and mix.
- Add the beer, mix and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to reduce dry. Remove from the heat, add the duck and mix. Set side.
- In a saucepan heated over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the shallots. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the rice, mix well to coat and continue cooking for 1 minute. the white wine and mix. Let reduce dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Continue cooking, adding chicken broth, 3/4 cup at a time, letting it reduce dry each time. Very important to mix regularly. If the liquid absorbs or evaporates too quickly, lower the heat slightly. This cooking should take about 25-30 minutes. ***Add the cup of beer halfway through cooking.***
- When the rice is al dente, remove from the heat, add the Parmesan and the duck confit mixture. Mix well.
- Just before serving, add a ladle of chicken broth and mix lightly. Serve with plenty of fresh Parmesan!