Sunwhite

Pumpkin, sage and feta risotto

Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min
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:

  • 800 g Pumpkin (peeled, seeded, cut into 2cm pieces)

  • 3 cup Water

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 Brown Onion (finely chopped)

  • 2 clove Garlic Cloves (crushed)

  • 1 tbsp Fresh Sage (chopped)

  • 250 g Sunwhite Medium Grain Rice

  • 75 g Baby Spinach Leaves

  • ¼ cup Toasted Pine Nuts (toasted)

  • 50 g Crumbled Feta

  • Fried Sage Leaves (to serve)

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 Pumpkin, sage and feta risotto

Method

  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Place pumpkin on a lined baking tray. Spray with olive oil. Season with pepper. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender.

  • Meanwhile, place water and stock powder in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Hold at a gentle simmer.

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the garlic and chopped sage for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in rice for 1 minute, or until grains appear slightly glassy. Add stock, 125ml (1/2 cup) at a time, stirring constantly and allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding more stock. Continue for 20 minutes or until rice is tender yet firm to the bite and the risotto is creamy.

  • Add pumpkin. Cover and stand for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, pine nuts and feta. Top with fried sage leaves.

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