Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

First course of risotto prepared with rice, radicchio, leek, garlic, chilli, octopus, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, turmeric, parsley and pepper.

Ingredients

for 1 person

50 g (1.8 oz) parboiled rice

70 g (2.5 oz) red radicchio

10 g (0.35 oz) leek

1 garlic clove

Red chili pepper, to taste

170 g (6 oz) cleaned baby octopus (moscardini)

15 g (0.5 oz) extra-virgin olive oil

A little white wine, to taste

1 teaspoon  turmeric

A handful of fresh parsley

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Clean, wash and cut the radicchio into pieces.

Bring a little water to a boil

Add the rice and radicchio

Blanch for 10 minutes.

In the meantime, brown the garlic and finely chopped leek in the oil.

Chop the octopus, add it to the sauté and deglaze with white wine.

Drain the radicchio and rice and add to the octopus.

Add the chilli pepper and turmeric dissolved in a little hot water.

Cook the rice while continuing to stir and adding hot water when necessary, for another 10 minutes or so.

Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let the risotto rest for a few minutes.

Remove the chilli pepper

Serve with chopped parsley and a splash of ground pepper.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Turmeric: possible, albeit rare, cases of hypersensitivity or allergy to its components

Moscardini: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011,

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

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

Radicchio: possible individual intolerance

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

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.

Turmeric: has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and stimulates the immune system

Midguse: 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

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

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation.

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

Radicchio: source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

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.

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