South African Bobotie-Spiced Risotto

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot sliced
• 2 cups risotto rice arborio
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons thyme chopped, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion chopped
• 1 pound ground beef or lamb, or a mixture of both
• salt
• pepper
• 3 tablespoons apricot jelly or jam
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon anise
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 cup currants
• 12 dried apricots chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

1. With the KitchenAid(R) Multi-Cooker on the "Risotto" setting, heat the oil and add the shallot, stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the rice, and slowly pour in the wine and continue to cook.
2. Cook the risotto for 15-17 minutes until creamy. Add the Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. While the risotto is cooking, heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and meat and fry until brown, turning occasionally. Drain off excess oil and set aside.
4. Add the jelly, spices, currants, dried apricots, and walnuts to the meat mixture. Gently stir. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve the meat and fruit mixture on top of the risotto in a large bowl, or in individual servings.
6. In the KitchenAid(R) Multi-Cooker, on "Risotto" setting, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add the shallot, stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the rice, and slowly pour in the wine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Attach the Stir Tower to the KitchenAid(R) Multi-Cooker, add the 4 cups of chicken broth and start the stir process, cooking the risotto for 15-17 minutes, until creamy. Add the Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste.
7. While the risotto is cooking, heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and meat and fry until brown, turning occasionally. Drain off excess oil and set aside.
8. Add the jelly, spices, currants, dried apricots, and walnuts to the meat mixture. Gently stir. Salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the meat and fruit mixture on top of the risotto in a large bowl, or in individual servings. Garnish with fresh thyme.

olive oil, shallot, risotto rice, white wine, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, thyme, olive oil, sweet onion, ground beef, salt, pepper, apricot jelly, curry powder, anise, fennel, cardamom, currants, walnuts

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/South-African-Bobotie-Spiced-Risotto-2099182 (may not work)