Failsafe chicken risotto

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

We like this too.  I often add a zucchini with the other veggies and some extra pear puree (or chopped pears) for a little more flavour.  I only add the chicken in the last 5 minutes now.  Very nice. 

[Thermomixer]

I chose this as my first solo Thermomix recipe, and it was yummy!  I added too much salt, but it was still great

Well done Caroline J - great to get reviews.  Isn't that right JD?

Great thinking Chelsea - some extra veg never goes astray.  I like my chicken barely cooked too - so 5 mins as JZ said sounds good.

[judydawn]

I chose this as my first solo Thermomix recipe, and it was yummy!  I added too much salt, but it was still great

Well done Caroline J - great to get reviews.  Isn't that right JD?

  You bet your bippy it is 

[Caroline J]

2 T celtic sea salt

Is this 2 Tablespoons or teaspoons? 

[Thermomixer]

looks like teaspoons - would go with that and if needed you can add more 

[judydawn]

Maybe Ralo can clarify that.  When I am writing out recipes from books in doctors' rooms (can't help myself) and need to do it in a hurry, I write t for teaspoon and T for tablespoon, EVOO etc - I know what I mean but probably no-one else would
You are probably right in this instance though Thermomixer as 2 teaspoons of salt would seem enough for this recipe.

[brazen20au]

yep, big T for tablespoon, little t for teaspoon (seems like a lot of salt though)

[Caroline J]

I did 2 Tablespoons, but it was too salty for my husband.  Will try 2t next time.  Was so easy, great recipe!

Edited to add- I just had leftovers for lunch, and it wasn't as salty today as it was last night 

[Thermomixer]

Add some cream and it won't taste as salty - next time

[Green]

Not a fan of pears or apple juice, could you use extra stock or even a cup of white wine as a substitute?

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I think it would be very bland without the pears.  Perhaps you could add a totally new flavour to replace the pears?  Thermomixer??? 

[brazen20au]

you can do whatever you want if it is not important to you that it's failsafe. this recipe was designed to be failsafe, for people doing the failsafe diet but if you aren't then go for it!

[Green]

you can do whatever you want if it is not important to you that it's failsafe. this recipe was designed to be failsafe, for people doing the failsafe diet but if you aren't then go for it!

Ahh right, got it. 

[Caroline J]

I used this recipe again today, but swapped the chicken for roast chicken, and used mushrooms instead of leek.  I also added some cream at the end.  I also use apple juice instead of pear juice.  Just tasted it, and.... it's DELICIOUS! 

Thanks again  .

[judydawn]

Now, that's what I call serious tweaking   Just shows, anything goes with these recipes.