Cooks in: 50mins
Levels: Easy
Serves: 4
List of Ingredients
- 2/3 LB. of Carnaroli rice
- 1/3 C. of butter
- 1/4 C. of grated Grana Padano cheese
- 4 SLICES of speck
- cantaloupe
- honeydew
- Vegetable broth
- Basil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Extravirgin olive oil
- Salt
Method
1
In a blender or food processor, blend 10-15 basil leaves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Use a melon baller to make 24 little balls (about 1 inch) from the two melons. Slice the speck into strips, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes, until crispy.
2
Heat the rice dry in a saucepan for 1 minute. Then ladle in boiling vegetable broth and cook for about 18 minutes, gradually adding more hot broth.
3
Mix in the butter, the grated cheese, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Then serve topped with the melon balls, basil sauce, and strips of crispy speck.