Ham and melon risotto: a colorful dish recipe

The flavor of this risotto can be adjusted with the amount of melon: the more you add, the sweeter it becomes. Don't forget the onion and vegetable broth.

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risotto with ham and melon
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking time: 25 30-minute
  • difficulty: low

How to make ham and melon risotto

If you like the appetizer consisting of Ham and melon, you have to try this unusual, but delicious Risotto, with the same ingredients as the main ingredients. The flavor of this risotto can be adjusted with the amount of melon: the more you add, the more sweet it becomes. The quantities indicated yield a balanced result.

Instead of onion, you can use the green part of the onions, delicate in flavor and capable of adding an extra touch of color. As for the ham, you can also opt for a "bottom", that part that the butcher can no longer slice, usually offered at a very reasonable price. Two anti-waste tips for a healthy and environmentally friendly dish.

Ingredients

(For 4 people)

  • 320 grams of risotto rice
  • 1 small melon
  • 100 grams of raw ham
  • 1 small golden onion
  • 1 knob of butter
  • 4 tablespoons of delicate extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ litre of vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  • Chop the onion and brown it over low heat in the butter and oil.

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  • Meanwhile, clean the melosine, removing the peel and seeds, cut it into slices and then into cubes.
  • Remove half of the melon and brown it with the onion: stir and wait a few minutes, until the melon begins to soften.

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  • At this point, add the rice, toast it in the soffritto, moisten it with a few ladles of hot vegetable broth and start cooking, as for a normal risotto.

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  • While the rice is cooking, cut the prosciutto into small pieces and brown it in a non-stick pan, without any other seasoning, until crispy.

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  • As soon as the rice is perfectly cooked, add the ham and, with the heat off, the remaining melon, which will remain firm but will release its juices and lower the temperature of the dish a little.

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  • Serve the risotto immediately, with the grated cheese on the side—only for those who can't do without it: it's not recommended for this dish.

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