Asparagus Risotto Mix-250 g

The 'Asparagus Risotto Mix' from gli Aironi combines the delicateness of the best Carnaroli rice with green Italian asparagus. This mix is not precooked, but only moistened with vegetable broth!

Ingredients: Carnaroli Rice 93%, Vegetable Broth, Asparagus 1.2%, Onion, Asparagus tips 0.9%, Salt, Garlic.

Directions: serving for 2-3 people. Saute' the content with 1 tbsp butter or extra virgin olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add one third cup dry white wine to taste. Slowly add 650ml or 22 oz boiling water. Stir and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP or Grana Padano DOP cheese and butter and salt to taste.

Company History:

The company gli Aironi is located in the middle of the agricultural land surrounding the town of Vercelli, known as the Grange. Gli Aironi means, first and foremost, Rice. Perinotti family has been growing rice for five generation. Today their focus is producing rice in an eco-friendly manner, with techniques that rely on traditional wisdom. Gli Aironi brand's name means herons, birds that stand out also in the company logo, formerly in way of extinction and now returned in great numbers in the Grange, confirming the company's attention to environmental sustainability.