Shredded spinach & ham risotto

As you can see i have been into cooking so here is a yummy recipe i tried a couple of days ago:

You need (serves 4) :
*3cups fresh young spinach leaves
*4oz (115gr) cooked ham
*4cups chicken stock
*1 tbsp olive oil
*3tbsp butter
*1small onion, finely chopped
*1 3/8 cups risotto rice
*2/3 cup water
*1/4 cup light cream
*3/4cup freshly grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
*salt & pepper

Wash spinach well and slice into thin shreds. Cut the ham into thin strips. Bring the stock to a boil in pan, then reduce the heat and keep simmering gently over low heat while you are cooking risotto.

Heat oil with 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep pan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5mins, or until soft and starting to turn golden. Do not brown.

Reduce the heat, add the rice and mix to coat in oil and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3mins, or until the grains are translucent.

Add the water and cook, stirring constantly for 1min until reduced.

gradually add the hot stock, a ladleful at a time. stir constantly and add more liquid as the rice absorbs the liquid. increase the heat to medium so that the liquid bubbles. cook for 20mins, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is creamy. ass the spinach and ham with the last ladleful of stock.

Remove from heat and add the remaining butter and the cream. mix well, then stir in the parmesan until it melts. season to taste and serve at once.

Bon appétit =)