Summer Savoury Rice

A summery rice dish that is light and packed full of flavour. Pancetta adds a lovely salty smokiness to the dish, whilst onions and garlic add a subtle sweetness from being sautéed, Summer vegetables of peas, broad beans and peppers give little bursts of flavour to help the story. All finished with freshly chopped parsley, chilli and the zest of a lemon.

 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

 

140g Pancetta or Bacon

200g Rice

1 Onion

2 Garlic Cloves

1 Pepper

100g Fresh Peas

50g Fresh Broad Beans

1tbsp Dried Oregano

800ml Vegetable Stock

1 Lemon

1 Chilli

Handful of Flat leaved Parsley

Generous grinding of Black Pepper

 

Method

 

Place a large sauté pan on the heat with 1tbsp of rapeseed oil. Add the pancetta and fry until crisp and the oils render out.

 

Meanwhile chop the onion, garlic and pepper then add to the bacon and sauté until softened. Pour in the rice and stir well so the rice can absorb the rich flavourful oils. Sprinkle in the oregano and grind in the black pepper. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the liquid has reduced by 3/4. Place in the peas and broad beans with the zest and juice of the lemon. Cook until the liquid has completely reduced, remove from the heat and cover with a tea towel for around 10-15 minutes until the rice looks fluffy.

 

Finish with freshly chopped parsley, chilli and the zest of a lemon. Serve on its own or with meats and fish.