A vibrant orange risotto delights the eye, speckled with red spicy kimchi carrots. Garnished with bright green chopped chives and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, presenting a beautiful color contrast. The dish is served in a light-colored bowl to enhance the color pop.

Roasted Carrot Kimchi Risotto

Name: Roasted Carrot Kimchi Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: medium carrots, 8 peeled and chopped; kimchi, 1 cup chopped; arborio rice, 1.5 cups; vegetable stock, 5 cups; white wine, 1 cup; parmesan cheese, 1 cup grated; medium onion, 1 finely chopped; garlic cloves, 4 minced; chives, 2 tablespoons chopped; sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon toasted; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; olive oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 27, 2025

Unleash a blend of flavors with this scrumptious fusion recipe. Centered around the sweetness of roasted carrots, a hint of Korean spices, and a modern Italian twist, each bite is an unexpected delight.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium carrots - 8 - peeled and chopped
Kimchi - 1 cup - chopped
Arborio rice - 1.5 cups
Vegetable stock - 5 cups
White wine - 1 cup
Parmesan cheese - 1 cup - grated
Medium onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 4 - minced
Chives - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon - toasted
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥕🥕🔥🔥

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet, roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Step 2 - 🧅🧄🥘

Sauté onions and garlic in a large pan with olive oil until softened.
Step 3 - 🍚🍷🥄

Stir in the risotto rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, stir until absorbed.
Step 4 - 🥕🥣🔄

Warm the vegetable stock on a separate burner. Add one cup at a time to the risotto, stirring continuously until absorbed before adding the next. Continue until all stock is absorbed and the risotto is creamy.
Step 5 - 🧀🧀🥄

Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 6 - 🥕🌶️🥢

Toss the roasted carrots with the chopped kimchi.
Step 7 - 🍛🥕🌱

Serve the risotto topped with the kimchi carrots. Garnish with chopped chives and toasted sesame seeds.

Additional

Kimchi, a staple in Korean cuisine, pairs surprisingly well with an Italian classic to create this unforgettable fusion dish. For a vegan version, you can skip the Parmesan cheese or use a substitute. Have the kids join in by helping to stir the risotto or sprinkle the garnishes!