Pigeon with saffron risotto and cavolo nero
by Francesco Mazzei
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Ingredients
Store Cupboard
280g of carnaroli risotto rice
3l chicken stock, hot
1 tbsp of tomato purée
sea salt
Fresh Meat
2 squab pigeons
2 centre-cut beef marrow bones, soaked in iced water for 2 hours
Spices & Dried Herbs
1g of saffron
freshly ground black pepper
Fruit & Vegetables
2 cavolo nero, hearts only
20g of shallots, finely chopped
20g of white truffle, shaved (optional)
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Oils & Vinegars
400ml of extra virgin olive oil
Dairy
70g of unsalted butter
Cheese
120g of Grana Padano, grated
Beverages
1l port
150ml of white wine
Salad & Fresh Herbs
4 sprigs of thyme
2 sprigs of rosemary