LOBSTER AND LEEK RISOTTO Preparing the beasts is not rocket science. Cut off the claws, as near to the body as you can. Whack them lightly with a hammer or the blunt end of a cleaver. Peel off the shell and prise out the meat (using fingers and a metal skewer). Twist off the head.
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ON TEST: Lidl frozen (cooked) Canadian lobster
THE WORLD’S YOUR LOBSTER Fantastic price, but is a fantastic bargain? Lobster at Lidl, €4.99 for a specimen that yields 350g, enough for 2-4 persons depending upon the dish. This mean dude comes frozen, pre-cooked and, though it’s dead as the Celtic Tiger, still scary looking, even swathed in a protective block of ice. I
Cardamom & Saffron Risotto
PURE FUSION, A SORT OF “MADHUR JAFFREY MEETS MARCELLA HAZAN” Good on its own, or with the Supreme of Pheasant recipe cardamom and saffron risotto 4-5 scallions, finely chopped few strands saffron (optional – if you only have turmeric, don’t use) 240g arborio superfino, carnaroli or vialone nano rice 1 cup light stock Boiling water
Wild Mushroom Risotto
I love risotto and this is my all time favourite! 4-5 scallions, finely chopped 1 rasher pale bacon, finely diced few strands saffron (optinal – if you only have turmeric, don’t use) 120g mushrooms, finely sliced, wilder the better + 2/3 dried porcini or morels, soaked in hot water (reserving the juice) 300g arborio superfino,
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