Red Rice Flavored with Ginger with Asparagus and Potatoes


Servings: 4
Prep time: 20
Cooking time: 40
INGREDIENTS
  • - 500 g of asparagus
  • - 250 g of wild red rice
  • - 200 g of yellow potatoes
  • - 2 cloves of garlic
  • - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • - 400 ml of milk
  • - Extra virgin olive oil
  • - salt
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Place the rice in a pot, cover with 750 ml of salted water, put the lid on and cook for 35-40 minutes over low heat, until it has absorbed all the liquid.
  2. Peel the asparagus, set aside the tips of the stems and cut the rest into thin rounds. Blanch the tips for 2-3 minutes and drain them in ice water to preserve the color.
  3. Get the minced garlic and ginger together golden in a pan with 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add slices of asparagus and potatoes cutted into small cubes, add a little saltand fry for 5 minutes. Then reduce heat and continue for 30 minutes, pouring milk into it several times and stirring regularly. Blend all the ingredients deriving a cream finish.
  4. Serve the rice covered with cream and decorated with asparagus tips.