Detoxifying Nettle Tops Risotto

  Ingredients for 4 people:

•   320gr organic wholegrain rice
•   4 finely chopped organic shallots
•   300gr chopped young Nettle tops
•   Two tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
•   1.5lt boiling water
•   Bunch organic parsley
•   4 tblspns grated Parmesan cheese
•   Pinch Himalayan salt
•   Pinch ground organic black pepper

Urtica dioica L (Nettle Tops).

Preparation Method:

• Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.
• Gently fry the shallots in olive oil until just golden.
• Add the chopped parsley.
• Rinse and drain the rice.
• Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.
• Add a pinch of Hymalayan salt.
• Gradually add boiled water to cover the rice, mix frequently and cook 20 minutes.
• Add the chopped nettle tops and cook for a further 10 minutes.
• Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle each portion with one tablespoon Parmesan cheese.