Creamy rice with green asparagus and sorrel
This recipe partners green asparagus with sorrel, which adds a slight bitterness and hint of acidity, and cooked rice, all blended to a rich finish with cream.
36 K 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
45 min.
Easy
8 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: May 5th 2024
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
2 lb + 10.3 oz green asparagus spears - 2
14.1 oz liquid cream - 3
4 handfuls sorrel - 4
2 lb + 13.1 oz cooked rice - 5
salt - 6
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 30 min.
Stage 2 - 7 min.
Pour 14.1 oz liquid cream into a large saucepan on medium heat. Salt, pepper and bring to the boil.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Add 4 handfuls sorrel, roughly chopped, and mix in.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Add 2 lb + 13.1 oz cooked rice...
Stage 5 - 1 min.
...then the asparagus and mix well.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Leave just to heat through, as everything is already cooked.
Check the seasoning then serve.
Garnish, if you like, with a few chive flowers.
Check the seasoning then serve.
Garnish, if you like, with a few chive flowers.
Remarks
You can easily use white instead of green asparagus, and this can be cooked in advance, even the day before.
For an even creamier texture, replace half the cream with mascarpone.
For an even creamier texture, replace half the cream with mascarpone.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 80 RDI=30 % | 490 RDI=50 % | 740 RDI=110 % | 2,490 RDI=130 % | 10,430 RDI: 130 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 440 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 310 RDI=20 % | 1,300 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 24.30 €
- Per person : 3.05 €
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