Artichoke risotto

This was my first home grown artichoke, I bought a plant which is somewhat rare to find and it grew well enough to produce a few nice artichokes. The next thing was what to make with them. Steamed whole and served cold with a garlic aioli dipping sauce? maybe stuffed with chopped garlic, herbs, bread crumbs and olive oil then baked till tender? I think I will make a risotto with aromatic diced vegetables, prosciutto ham and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

1 cleaned diced artichoke

1 celery rib, diced

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1 small onion, diced

1/2 cup arborio rice

2 slices prosciutto ham

1 dash grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups water or stock

Method:

1. Saute all vegetables in olive oil, add the arborio rice.

2. Slowly add seasoned water or chicken stock a little at a time, waiting till liquid is absored before adding the next bit of stock.

3. When rice is tender and creamy add the ham and cheese, check seasoning, serve immediately.