Minestra Di Castagna


Course : Italian
Source:
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


3/4 pound chestnuts -- each scored with an x across the point

2 cups milk

3 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup Italian rice vialone nano

1 teaspoon salt -- to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 bunch chives -- finely sliced
 

Preparation / Directions:


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roast scored chestnuts 45 minutes. Remove from oven and peel outer hull and the light-brown inner skin. Chop the chestnuts roughly and place in a 6-quart saucepan. Add milk and stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook just below boiling for 1 hour. Uncover, add rice and cook for 25 minutes, or until rice is al dente. Season with salt. Stir in butter and chives and serve hot. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5743)


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