

Slice the upper stalks thinly, but leaving the buds whole.Slice the middle stalks in ½ inch cylinders.Cut the lower stalks lengthwise and add them to the vegetable stock (which you'll have boiling in a second pot).Cut the asparagus in three sections: lower stalks, middle stalks, upper stalks.some Parmigiano rind, scrubbed and washed.½ glass of white wine (at room temperature).10 oz (300 g) asparagus (about 12 thick stalks).2/3 cup Carnaroli rice (Arborio can also be used).

On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. In that case, you may want to use it just as a flavoring aid during the cooking and then discard it. As I mentioned in a previous risotto recipe, the rind is added at the beginning of the preparation so that it cooks and rehydrates along with the rice. If you haven’t had Parmesan rind, however, you may find it chewy and too strong. Since the shoots are still actively growing, even if kept in the fridge and in the dark over time they tend to consume their own sugars and to dry out (1).įor this risotto variation, I made use of the Parmesan rind as a way to add more flavor, and because I love eating it in small bites together with the risotto. For best results, however, it’s recommended to use the freshest possible asparagus. In my recipe, diced asparagus are added in stages, from the bottom of the stalks to their tops, to ensure uniform cooking and to get the most in terms of flavor. There are a few different ways to incorporate asparagus in a risotto. Among the many risotto variations, asparagus risotto (‘risotto agli asparagi’) is one of the most successful, and one of my favorites.
