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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with rice, barley, buckwheat, chicken meat, radicchio, apple, chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, salt, zucchini, carrots,

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 320 g (about 11.3 oz / 1½ cups) parboiled rice with grains (barley & buckwheat mix)
• 400 g (about 14 oz / 3 cups) chicken, diced
• 400 g (about 14 oz / 4 cups) red radicchio, chopped
• 600 g (about 21 oz / 4–5 cups) green apple, chopped (total of both entries combined)
• 1 L (about 4¼ cups / 34 fl oz) chicken broth
• 40 g (about 3 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• 120 g (about 4.2 oz / 1 cup) zucchini, diced
• 120 g (about 4.2 oz / 1 cup) carrots, diced
• White wine, as needed

Method

Bone the chicken thigh and cut it into strips

Clean, wash and prepare the radicchio.

Prepare the chicken broth, which will then be used for cooking the risotto.

Sauté the chicken strips sprinkled with a little salt and a little flour in a pan.

Toast the rice and cereals in a pan with oil and chopped onion

Deglaze with white wine

Gradually add the chicken broth and halfway through cooking, add the radicchio and strips.

When cooked, add the sliced green apple.

For the decoration: slice the zucchini and carrots and boil them in water for a few minutes.

Place in a checkerboard pattern in the bottom of the plate

Place the risotto in the center and decorate with a carved apple.

Allergens

Chicken broth: check the composition for celery or other allergenic ingredients

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Buckwheat: gluten-free but powerful allergen

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Barley: cereal containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Chicken broth: source of proteins, minerals, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Chicken meat: lean white meats are carriers of selenium that supports the immune system and free of saturated fats that do not compromise the functionality of the liver and circulatory system

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Buckwheat: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system, blood sugar regulators and protection of the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics, also useful for liver function for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; 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

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

Barley: bearer of factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood. 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

Radicchioa: salad 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. Especially chd provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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.

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

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity) only well cooked
• Xerostomia (dry mouth) if well cooked

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea