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Bacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Eggs

Posted by on Mar 29, 2011 in Dinner, Lunch, Recipes | 0 comments

Bacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Eggs

*Courtesy of Bon Appetit Mag* Thanks Guys!

There is NOTHING in the world better than a poached egg dripping all over your meal.  It would make even horrible dishes delicious again.  And if you haven’t had meat or an egg in over 4 months….IMAGINE the HEAVEN!  I ran 6 miles today so I could eat this, and I will be finishing it off with coconut and chocolate chip cookies.  If I actually find a few more minutes tonight, I will be finishing the behind the curtain work on the tags, categories, and all that other ish.



IngredientsBacon Leek risotto

  • 6 large eggs
  • 5 chicken broth (I used homemade duck stock)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, got mine from a nice farmer in Denver, NC
  • 2 cups thinly sliced leeks
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cookuntil almost crisp.  Add leeks.  Saute for another minute.  Add rice and let brown for 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in wine and cook until wine is mostly gone.
  • Add chicken/duck/whatever stock/broth and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is nearly opaque and soft, with the tiniest white center.  Maybe 10-20 minutes.
  • Top with parsley and poached eggs.

    Poached egg Chef

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