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Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth

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Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth

This Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth is a dish to celebrate the harvest and help make the transition from summer into fall easier.

Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth // FoodNouveau.com

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Looking for a delicious way to highlight sweet summer corn? Look no further: this Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth is it. It’s not only brimming with crunchy-sweet golden kernels but also made with a broth created from the cobs. Why is that important? Sweet corn has a delicate flavor that can easily be muted by stronger flavors. Chicken broth or even regular vegetable broth would take over this risotto, and that would be a tragedy. In this recipe, you want the corn to be front and center to fully infuse the dish and transport you with its lovely, mellow taste.

Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth // FoodNouveau.com

This Sweet Corn Risotto is a dish to celebrate the harvest and help make the transition from summer into fall easier. Because the success of the recipe depends so heavily on the flavor of the corn, you should only use market-fresh corn or fresh corn (and cobs) you froze at the height of the season.

Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth // FoodNouveau.com

After making corn broth for the first time, you’ll undoubtedly want to make it again. In fact, I expect that you’ll swear never to throw corn cobs away again! If you don’t use them for this risotto, throw them in the pot next time you make chicken or vegetable soup. You’ll add another layer of flavor while making the most of something you probably previously discarded without a second thought. Clever!

 
Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth // FoodNouveau.com

Sweet Pea Risotto with Corn Broth

This Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth is a dish to celebrate the harvest and help make the transition from summer into fall easier.
Prep Time:45 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings.

Ingredients

For the corn broth

  • 6 cobs kernels stripped and reserved for the risotto
  • 6 cups 1.5 L water
  • 2 tsp 10 ml kosher salt
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled

For the corn risotto

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots peeled and minced (about 1/3 cup/80 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 cup 250 ml Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup 125 ml dry white wine
  • 4 cups 1 L corn broth
  • 1 cup 250 ml grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 cups 500 ml reserved corn kernels (see note)
  • 2 tbsp 30 ml salted butter
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

To serve

  • Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • For the corn broth: Break or chop the corn cobs in two. In a large pot, add the water, salt, garlic, and corn cobs. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to the minimum, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Discard the garlic cloves. Using tongs, pick up the cobs and scrape kernel bits still clinging to the cobs back into the pot. Don’t strain--you should end up with about 4 cups (1 L) of corn broth. Discard the cobs and keep the broth warm. If you’re making the broth in advance, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days.
  • For the corn risotto: If you refrigerated the corn broth, pour it back into a saucepan. Warm over low heat until just simmering, then keep warm.
  • In a large, shallow pan, or in a round braiser, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer until the wine is absorbed. Turn the heat down to low, then add 1 ladleful of corn broth; stir until the broth is almost completely absorbed. Continue adding broth, one ladleful at a time, allowing each ladle to be absorbed before adding more. Risotto is perfectly cooked when it is tender with a little bite—stop adding broth once you reach that stage (you should have a bit of broth remaining.)
  • Add the butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano and stir vigorously, until melted and incorporated. Stir in the corn kernels and one more ladleful of corn broth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • To serve: Divide the corn risotto between warm shallow bowls. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and some freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
  • NOTE
  • You will have more kernels than you need for the risotto. Throw the remaining kernels into soups, fried rice, stir-fries, or salads, or store them in a large ziplock bag and freeze for later use.
  • VARIATION
  • Turn this risotto into a heartier--divine!—meal by top it with grilled shrimp, cooked crab, or lobster meat.
  • Recipe Credit: Marie Asselin, FoodNouveau.com
  • Adapted from Food52.

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Author: Marie Asselin

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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