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Beetroot Risotto with Labne

Light and versatile, labne is a soft Lebanese cheese made from greek yoghurt. Wrapped in muslin and strained of its whey overnight it has the perfect acidity to dollop on top of this beautiful beetroot risotto.

Beetroot Risotto with Labne – Recipe
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Roasted Beetroot

  • Greek style yoghurt 300.0 g
  • Trimmed baby beetroot 500.0 g

Risotto

Preparation

  1. Labne

    • Place yoghurt in the centre of a large length of muslin cloth. Twist ends tightly to form a ball and tie at the top. Hang muslin over a colander or sink using a large wooden spoon and drain for 24 hours. The yoghurt will drain of excess liquid and form a soft cheese.

  2. Roasted Beetroot

    • Place beetroot on squares of foil and drizzle with a little oil. Wrap up and cook in combi oven at 170 degree Celsius for 30 minutes or until tender then halve or quarter. Set aside and keep warm.

  3. Risotto

    • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
    • Add chopped onion, crushed garlic, and thyme. Cook until onions are just tender.
    • Add rice and stir to coat.
    • Bring beetroot juice to a simmer. Combine KNORR Vegetable Booster with 500ml of boiling water and warmed beetroot juice.
    • Gradually add liquid to rice, stirring between additions. Rice should be al dente with nearly all the liquid absorbed. Add extra boiling water if needed. Season.

  4. To Serve

    • Stir roasted baby beetroot through risotto and serve topped with shaved heirloom beetroot, a dollop of labne and micro red mustard leaves.

  5. Tip

    • Use a mandolin to shave heirloom beetroot into thin rounds to place on top of risotto.