Have you got any leftover Christmas Ham/Gammon? This recipe is one of my all time favourites that will make you wish you had some left. I think I went slightly over the top at Costco this year when I bought our Christmas Ham -It was a real enormous one, the sort that you have to rearrange the shelves and be careful what fresh stuff you buy in December.
Not being a fan of cheese, this is slightly different to traditional risottos in that it is cheese-free – I suppose there is nothing stopping you adding cheese but I really feel it doesn’t need it. There is plenty of sweetness from the chestnuts and the Maple syrup (I used pure Quebec maple syrup that I got from the Canadian Embassy when I visited their Christmas in July Showcase – the proper stuff!)
| Serves | 4-5 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Starter |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Hot |
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Small Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 300g Risotto Rice
- 650ml Vegetable Stock
- 3 tablespoons Madeira
- 50g Frozen Peas
- 2 teaspoons Dried parsley
- 200g Cooked Gammon or Ham (§)
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup per serving
- 1 packet Vacuum Packed Chestnuts (Chopped into small chunks)
NOTE
If you are not a fan of Maple syrup, this can be replace by Soy Sauce.
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| In a large pan, soften the onions in a tbsp of oil (If your plan can double up as being oven proof all the better) Preheat the oven to 180C | |
| 2. | |
| Add the risotto rice and a large splash of the stock and stir together. | |
| 3. | |
| Add the rest of the stock, chopped ham, chopped chestnuts, peas, parsley and madeira and stir through | |
| 4. | |
| Either place a lid on the pan if oven proof, or transfer to an oven proof dish at this point and cover | |
| 5. | |
| Bake for 25 – Stirring through around halfway. You may need to add a little longer and about 50ml more stock if the rice is not tender enough for your taste. I added another 10 minutes to this particular dish but don’t always | |
| 6. | |
| Divide into bowls and sprinkle maple syrup on top of each one. Add black pepper to taste – The ham will make this salty so you should not need any more | |
That risotto looks SO good!! YUM-MY! I have never been able to bake a risotto really, must try harder! x
Thanks Donna – Oven Baked Risottos are so much less faff than standing over a stove willing the rice to soften! x
Ooo this risotto looks delicious! I don’t tend to put cheese in my risottos if I’m honest. Definitely pinning this one! Thanks for sharing!
Yay! I’m always wary of posting a non-cheese risotto as I think I’m somehow breaking some ungodly rule 😉
Fantastic, I would never have thought of baking risotto! The addition of maple syrup must have elevated it to a new high!!!
We did the same as you on the ham front this year! We actually didn’t have a pot big enough to boil it in so had to cook it as two separate pieces. OOPS! This sounds like a fab way to use it up 🙂
Also I am pinning that Nut Roast Pie straight away, I wish I had seen that before Christmas it looks divine.
I actually dreamt about that Nut Pie last night! Your ham sounds mahoosive! x
I’ve never really liked risotto bit this actually looks really appealing. Loving the ham and pea combo.
I’ve linked up for the first time 🙂 x
Yay! Welcome to the Bake of the Week gang Emma – Thanks for joining in x
Wish I had seen this before we used up our remaining ham, looks delicious!
Oh what a shame – There’s bound to be plenty reduced in the supermarkets though if you fancy having a go. I may even pop there later to see if I can get a bargain x
Love the pea & ham combo! We love risotto so will have to give this a try! Sooo intrigued to see what it’s like with the maple syrup too! X
That risotto looks SO yummy…mine always turns out looking like mush so i’ll have to give this recipe a go and see if i have better luck! xx
This risotto looks lovely I am always on the look out for meal ideas and I love a good filling risotto.
Anything with maple in has my heart. This sounds absolutely delicious! I want to try this tonight. Such a good recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it. xx #love2blog
I love risotto, its comfort food at its best. I would love to re create this but may be add mushrooms as I am vegetarian.
Thank you so much Helen for choosing those mini bundts for the featured bake of the week….I am honoured .I must say that the Risotto looks absolutely yummy and ham and peas are such a perfect combo.
Oh, I do love a risotto. They are always so fresh and a fabulous way to use up leftovers. This risotto looks yummy! I love the idea of including maple syrup. Hugs Lucy xxxx
Can you believe I only recently tried risotto and I loved it! This looks delicious, I will definitely try it. Kaz x
This risotto sounds amazing! I love risotto but never thought of adding chestnuts. I am going to make this. x
This looks like such a simple dish to make which is always fantastic when you are a busy mum. I absolutely love risotto! I love that you can put whatever you fancy in it. x
I love baked risotto, this makes me want to cook a ham so I have leftovers!
The risotto looks so delicious!
I’ve never tried a baked risotto so I’ll definitely give this a go – thanks love bec x
This risotto looks gorgeous. I’m not very good at cooking with rice, but this I would definitely make and enjoy x
Love the idea of making risotto in the oven – it’s such a laborious task of making it on the hob. The chestnuts must have been wonderful in it too.
Angela x
Aww that risotto does look so so good, I havent had a nice risotto in a while actually quite craving one now! xx
I am such a huge fan of risotto! I always make Bacon & Pea Risotto, but will definitely be making this one!
I always use normal rice instead of Risotto Rice, tastes just as good and so much cheaper.
Laura x x x