Sunday, August 18, 2013

Mixed Berry Wine Risotto [Rice Pudding]

In a skillet, medium/med-low heat:
2 T Butter (replace with coconut oil for diary-free)
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice

Add liquid 1/2 cup at a time, let absorb before adding more:
1/4 - 1/2 cup Red Wine (quality bottle, aged)
1- 1 1/2 cups Wine wine (box)
Turn up heat to boil off alcohol, then reduce and begin adding:
2 - 2 1/2 cups almond milk
*(1 tsp Mocha Kahlua)

Once rice is cooked, stir in:
1/2 cup sugar (or honey)
1/2-3/4 cup frozen mixed berries (currents, raspberries, blackberries...)

Serves approx. four people.

Experiment and Enjoy!

*Random additions I cannot restrain myself
**Make extra, because invariable you'll end up eating a serving in the process of making it.