Risotto-Style Fregula with Mushrooms, Abbamele, and Goat Cheese (Fregula kin Antunna e Crapinu) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Fregula is a small, toasted semolina pasta. Israeli couscous is a more readily available stand-in; you can also substitute buckwheat honey for abbamele. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup water |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
8 ounces wild mushrooms |
1/3 cup chopped shallots |
1 1/4 cups uncooked fregula |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives |
1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese |
1 tablespoon abbamele, divided |
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Combine broth and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until moisture evaporates. Add shallots; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add fregula and salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 30 seconds or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
2. Set aside 1/4 cup broth mixture; cover and keep warm. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 15 minutes total). Remove from heat.
3. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup broth mixture, chives, goat cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons abbamele. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle each serving with 1/4 teaspoon abbamele. Serve immediately.
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