The OLM Nature Escape in Sand in Taufers, which opened in 2022, is closely associated with Michelin-star cuisine. Chef Berni Aichner was for many years the sous-chef of 3-star chef Norbert Niederkofler. Like him, Aichner believes that exquisite taste can be achieved sustainably with 0-km-food. The best example of this is the “Pink Lady” risotto recipe with South Tyrolean ingredients.
Harvested in November, the South Tyrolean “Pink Lady” apple is unmistakable for its pink color and sweet, crunchy flavor. It is the secret of this dish. The gourmet chef also uses local Traminer risotto rice, South Tyrolean Langrein wine, and South Tyrolean mountain cheese for his risotto recipe.
South Tyrolean Risotto “Pink Lady”
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 gr risotto rice "Traminer Rice" from South Tyrol
- 50 gr onion chopped
- 100 ml South Tyrolean Lagrein wine
- 30 gr butter cold
- 1 Pink Lady apple diced
- 1 l vegetable broth
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in olive oil.
- Add the risotto rice and toast.
- Deglazing with Langrein and boil down the wine completely.
- Gradually add the hot vegetable stock and cook, stirring constantly, for about 18 minutes.
- Garnish with diced apples, cold butter and Alpine cheese (or Parmesan) and serve immediately.
Tip: If you want to make the recipe vegan, simply replace the knob of butter with a vegan alternative.
