Risi e Bisi in Brodo di Piselli Freschi Veneziani
Venice, Veneto
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Origin
Venice, Veneto
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Description
The most famous spring preparation of Venice: fresh young peas and Vialone Nano rice cooked together in a broth made from the pea pods themselves, enriched with pancetta and a final mantecare of butter and Parmigiano. Risi e bisi is neither a risotto (it is looser) nor a soup (it is denser) — it occupies a category uniquely its own. Traditionally served on the feast of San Marco (25 April) when the first Venetian peas of the year were ready, presented to the Doge.
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The Thread
—Fresh peas as the primary flavour, with a garnish element — the French version makes a smooth purée where Venice keeps the grains French
—Fresh peas cooked in a broth with fat — the British parallel, traditionally enriched with ham British
—Rice and fresh peas cooked together in broth — the Catalan parallel, slightly firmer than the Venetian version Spanish
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Flavour Context
Young peas and Vialone Nano rice in a broth made from their own pods — the Venetian spring celebration in a bowl, offered to the Doge, now eaten by all who know to make it only in May
Pillars V — VII
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