# Pumpkin and Liquorice Risotto

Recipe by [Matteo Brandt](https://fridge.menu/en/u/matteobrandt)

A creamy pumpkin risotto finished with a hint of liquorice powder and marjoram.

Servings: 2 · Cook 30 min · Pasta

Vegetarian · Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 400 g [Pumpkin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pumpkin)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- 1 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot)
- [Cherry tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — to taste
- [Marjoram](https://fridge.menu/en/i/marjoram) — to taste
- 160 g [Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/risotto-rice)
- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 100 ml [White wine](https://fridge.menu/en/i/white-wine)
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- Liquorice powder — to taste
- pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- tbsp [Vegetable oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vegetable-oil) — for frying

## Steps

1. In a pan over medium heat, fry the diced pumpkin in a little butter.
2. After the initial frying, lower the heat and stew the pumpkin, covered. (20 min)
3. Cut the carrot and onion into large chunks and place in a saucepan with cold water, adding two cherry tomatoes.
4. Season with salt, bring to the boil, then lower the heat and keep at a gentle simmer.
5. In a separate pot, toast the rice without oil over medium heat. (2 min)
6. Pour in the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate completely.
7. Gradually add the strained vegetable stock and cook the rice. (15 min)
8. When the pumpkin is ready, blend it with enough stock to make a thick purée.
9. Add the pumpkin purée, butter and Parmesan to the rice. Stir vigorously.
10. Check whether more stock or salt is needed.
11. Cover the risotto and let it rest. (3 min)
12. Plate using a cooking ring.
13. Garnish with liquorice powder and marjoram leaves.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/pumpkin-risotto-a4j4d292

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