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Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is a classic Italian dish that is very versatile – adding in chicken elevates it from a side dish to a main course.

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is an oval medium-grain white rice known for its quality and taste. When cooked, Calrose rice becomes soft and tender with a tendency to stick together due to its succulent grains, allowing it to retain its moisture. Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess as well as a side dish to compliment almost every meal. Its versatility means that it can be used in everything from starters and soups to desserts. For best results, rinse this rice with cold water. Drain well before cooking. All rice is naturally gluten-free. 4kg and 9kg packages are available in Jordan only.

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Ingredients to serve:

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 tbsp Butter

  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)

  • 4 clove Garlic (crushed)

  • 400 g Chicken Breast (sliced thinly)

  • 1 cup Sunwhite Medium Grain Rice

  • 2 cup Mushrooms (roughly chopped)

  • 1 l Chicken Stock (warm)

  • 1 Lemon (Zest and juice)

  • 1 tbsp Butter

  • 1 cup Parmesan (grated, plus extra for garnish)

  • Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper

  • ½ cup Parsley (chopped)

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

Photo of Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Method

  • Heat a combo of olive oil and butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Toss in onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until completely soft but not browned. Add chicken and stir until slightly colored.

  • Add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes Incorporate mushrooms.

  • Gradually add the stock, one cup at a time, and wait for it to be absorbed before adding more. Keep stirring until the stock is used up and you achieve a luscious risotto, approximately 20 minutes.

  • Gradually add the stock, one cup at a time, and wait for it to be absorbed before adding more. Keep stirring until the stock is used up and you achieve a luscious risotto, approximately 20 minutes.

  • Finally, fold through the fresh parsley and serve the hot and scrumptious risotto.

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