Source: diabete.net

Presentation

First course consisting of a risotto prepared with Vialone nano rice, tench, leeks, onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, white wine, bay leaf, salt, fish broth.

Ingredients
Serves 2

• 133 g (about 4.7 oz) tench fish
• 14 g (about 0.5 oz / 2 tbsp) leeks, finely chopped
• 10 g (about 0.35 oz / 1 tbsp) white onion, finely chopped
• 8 ml (about 1½ tsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.2 g garlic (about ½ clove)
• 13 g (about 0.45 oz / 1 tbsp) tomato pulp
• 1.3 g parsley, chopped
• 7 ml (about 1½ tsp) white wine
• 0.3 g bay leaf (small pinch)
• 0.7 g salt (to taste)
• 70 g (about 2.5 oz / ⅓ cup) Vialone Nano rice
• 66 ml (about ¼ cup) fish broth

Method

Put the oil, onion, garlic, leeks, bay leaf in a large pan and let it simmer.

Add the whole tench

Salt it and wet it with wine

Let it evaporate.

Add the parsley, pulp and broth.

Bake in the oven keeping the fish moist for 20 or 30 minutes at 170°C.

Once cooked, remove the flesh from the fish and break it into pieces, adding the blended tomato pulp.

Toast the rice and halfway through cooking add the sauce.

Serve

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Laurel: possible individual allergy

Fish broth: allergens of fish products, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011. Contraindicated in case of gastritis, hiatal hernia, esophageal sphincter incontinence, gastric reflux.

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Leek: cases of individual reactivity reported, possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Rice: (allergy very common in the Far East, almost unknown in Italy and Europe). Possible cross-reaction in case of grass sensitivity

Tench: fish is included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Laurel: leaves and berries have diuretic properties, the leaves are rich in vitamin C favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system, minerals favorable to the production of red blood cells and the functioning of the cardiovascular system

Fish broth: suitable for all diets, rich in collagen, useful against constipation.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Leek: contains ingredients favorable to diuresis and antioxidants favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Rice: due to its modest protein content, it is suitable for nephropathic and phenylketonuric patients; since it is an antiuric food, it is recommended in case of gout and hyperuricemia. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Tench: provides zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Mucositis only well cooked
• Xerostomia (dry mouth) if well cooked
• Dysphagia (only if in pieces of uniform size and consistency)

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea