Spring risotto with peas, artichokes, basil and goat's cheese

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

2 Tbsp	Olive oil
1 Tbsp	Butter
1 Ltr	Chicken stock, or use vegetable stock
1 small	Onion, finely chopped
1 clove	Garlic, finely chopped
300 g	Risotto rice, arborio (Main)
½ cup	Peas, or frozen
4	Artichokes, quartered (Main)
1 bunch	Basil leaves
100 g	Goat's milk cheese, or cow's milk feta (Main)

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large pan. Meanwhile, put the stock in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until golden. Add the rice and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring.
3. Ladle a little stock into the pan, stir well and when absorbed, continue until all the stock has been added. Add the peas and artichokes. After 20 minutes, test the rice. It should be a little firm to the bite but not chalky. If you need to add more liquid, use hot water.
4. Tear the basil leaves and add with the goat's cheese, stir through and season.