Try adding bacon lardons to these cakes for
meat eaters.
Veggie Risotto Cakes
Hands-on time about 35min. Cooking time
about 40min. Makers 8
·
3tbsp olive oil
·
1 medium onion, finely chopped
·
375g (13oz) risotto rice
·
75ml (3fl oz) white wine, optional
·
litre (2 pints) hot vegetable stock
·
125g (4oz) fine asparagus, chopped into pea-size
pieces
·
125g (4oz) frozen peas
·
Finely grated zest spinach leaves
·
Eggs, to serve 1tbsp freshly chopped chives,
optional, to garnish.
1
Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large pan and gently
fry the onion for 10min until 30ftcncd. Stir in the rice and cook for 1min. add
wine, if using, and simmer for 1min.
2
Gradually add stock, stirring after each
addition and adding another ladleful only when the previous one is absorbed.
Continue until the rice is cooked – about 20min.
Stocks
3
When the risotto is 2min away from being ready,
stir in the asparagus, peas, lemon zest and spinach. When rice is tender, check
the seasoning and empty on to a large clean tray. Flatten mixture (this will
help rice to cool quickly) and leave to cool completely.
4
Shape the mixture into eight equal patties.
5
Heat remaining oil in a large, non-stick pan and
cook cakes for 10min, turning once, until golden and hot.
6
Meanwhile, bring a medium pan of water to the
boil. Crack an egg into a coffee cup or ramekin. Swirl water to create a
‘whirlpool’, then carefully tip in egg. Crack another egg into the cup and add
to the water. Simmer eggs for 3-4min until whites are set and yolk remains
soft. Transfer cooked eggs to a shallow dish of warm water. Repeat with enough
eggs to serve
7
Top each cake with a drained poached egg.
Season, sprinkle with chives, if using, and serve with salad.
Season, sprinkle with chives, if using, and serve with salad.
Per cake
319cals, 11g fat (2g saturates), 44g carbs
(2g total sugars)
To freeze
Make to end of step 4, then arrange cakes
on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Open freeze until solid, then
transfer to a sealable container or bag for up to 2 months. To serve, defrost
in fridge overnight, or using defrost setting of a microwave. Complete recipe
to serve.
