Preparation for Citrus Risotto - The Wild Cherries
 
Origin: Italy, Piedmont
Format: 300g
Ingredients: Carnaroli rice, 5% citrus fruits (freeze-dried lemon and orange peel), onion, natural flavourings.
 
Preparation method: In a large pan with a drizzle of already hot oil, pour the "risotto preparation" and brown for 1 minute over a moderate heat. Stirring constantly, pour in half a glass of water (or white wine) and let it evaporate. Pour 700 ml of hot water little by little and leave to dry completely (15 min). Regular sales galore. Add a knob of butter, mix for 1 minute.
 
The Cooperative: The Wild Cherries was founded in 2011, in the province of Cuneo. The objective of the Cooperative is the employment of disabled people in the agricultural sector, facilitating their socialisation, learning abilities, the development of skills and thus promoting social cohesion and the improvement of the quality of life. ​​​​​​​The Spaces consist of a mountain plot at 1800 m above sea level, of approximately 14 hectares in the municipality of Canosio, used for the cultivation of genepy, edelweiss and various medicinal herbs. Hilly plot of approximately 4 hectares in the municipality of Manta, used for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables; laboratory with transformation of agricultural products in Verzuolo.