Rice, radicchio and coocked ham

Not everyone has the patience to prepare risotto, as it requires a lot of focus and attention - but there is an alternative way of making risotto without having to spend too much time stirring. 

Rice,radicchio and chicken tarts can be prepared by following the "absorption" based cooking method. The rice is cooked in water at twice its volume; in this way neither water or time is wasted, and cooking will be simpler. 

The ideal condiment for rice tarts is quick and easy: radicchio and coocked ham. This way, you'll have tarts with the right amount of vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. It will take approximately one hour to prepare these tarts, which are ideal as a first course but also as ahearty appetizer. 

The Recipe:

First, put the rice to cook. Rinse the rice under running water, then pour into a saucepan and cover with water at double the volume of rice. Cover with a lid and turn on the heat. When cooked in this manner, there is no need to stir the rice. Once the water has evaporated, the rice is ready. It will take about 40 minutes. If after 30 minutesthe rice is cooked but the water is still not fully absorbed, drain the rice. While the rice is cooking, you can prepare the dressing.Wash and dry the radicchio, cut in half lengthwise and then into thin strips. Cut the leek into slices of about 1 cm, pour into the pan, add two tablespoons of oil, then stew the leek. When it is softened, add the coocked ham and sauté together. Add the radicchio and let it season the rest while it stews. Once ready, turn off the heat and set aside. 

Once the rice is ready, add it to the radicchio. Stir well without heat in order for the ingredients to mix together, then brush the muffin cups or casseroles and fill with rice, pushing down well with a spoon to make compact patties. 

Bake at 175 for approximately 15 minutes. If a crispy crust is desired, sprinkle each patty with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking. Not everyone has the patience to prepare risotto,as it requires a lot of focus and attention - but there is an alternative way of making risotto without having to spend too much time stirring.