RICE TIMBALES WITH BORLOTTI BEAN SAUCE
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: moderate
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
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150 g onion, finely chopped (divided into two parts)
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extra virgin olive oil
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1 carrot, chopped
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400 ml red wine or stock as desired (or instead, use water mixed with a stock cube)
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300 g canned borlotti beans, drained
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4 heaped tablespoons tomato paste
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1 bay leaf
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flour
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olive oil
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salt and pepper to taste
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400 g risotto rice (either arborio or carnaroli)
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spoonful or two butter
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1 litre hot stock (or water mixed with a stock cube)
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60 g Parmesan cheese, grated