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Strain through a fine sieve. Set aside 100ml/3½fl oz to make the pea purée and the remaining 500ml/18fl oz to make the risotto. (Add water to make the volume up to 500ml/18fl oz if necessary.) ...

Add another ladleful, and continue doing this until all stock is incorporated, risotto is loose and creamy, and rice is al dente but tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in crab to warm ...

This cheap and cheerful chicken risotto is quick and easy because all the stock goes in at once. It's also brilliant for using up leftover chicken and that always-reliable bag of frozen peas.

It can be bought at Sabato in Auckland and online. When making a Ferron risotto, the sofrito of vegetables and flavourings are made the same way as for any risotto but the hot stock can be added ...