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Best Easy Panissa Vercellese Recipe

Name: Best Easy Panissa Vercellese Recipe
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 350 g
Ingredients: Arborio rice 2 cups; Borlotti beans (cooked and drained) 2 cups; Italian salami (mild, cut into 1/4-inch cubes) 6 oz; Yellow onion (medium, diced) 1 piece; Celery stalk (diced) 1 piece; Carrot (diced) 1 piece; Chicken stock (low sodium) 6 cups; Olive oil 3 tbsp; Salt 1 tsp; Black pepper 0.5 tsp; Fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped, for garnish) 2 tbsp

Vercelli's hearty rice dish with borlotti beans and salami is northern Italian soul food. This high protein mediterranean family meal is deeply satisfying and rooted in Piedmontese tradition.

Cook 90 min Difficulty NORMAL 495 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Arborio rice 2 cups
Borlotti beans (cooked and drained) 2 cups
Italian salami (mild, cut into 1/4-inch cubes) 6 oz
Yellow onion (medium, diced) 1 piece
Celery stalk (diced) 1 piece
Carrot (diced) 1 piece
Chicken stock (low sodium) 6 cups
Olive oil 3 tbsp

Seasonings/Sauce

Salt 1 tsp
Black pepper 0.5 tsp
Fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped, for garnish) 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 62 g 50%

Protein 19 g 15%

Fat 17 g 31%

Serving size 350g

Cooking steps

1

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrot; sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
2

Add the cubed salami to the pot and continue to cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to gently render some fat and deepen the flavors.
3

Stir in the Arborio rice and toast it for 2 minutes over medium–high heat, stirring constantly until each grain is well coated in oil.
4

Pour in one cup of chicken stock and stir continuously, maintaining a lively simmer (not boiling). Allow the liquid to absorb before adding the next cup, repeating until about half the stock remains.
5

Add the cooked borlotti beans and season with salt and black pepper. Continue gradually adding the rest of the chicken stock, stirring after each addition and monitoring for desired creaminess, about 20–25 more minutes.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning, ensuring the rice is tender but al dente and the mixture is moist, not soupy. Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes, and sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What are the key ingredients that give Panissa Vercellese its signature flavor?

The defining ingredients in Panissa Vercellese are Arborio rice, borlotti beans, and mild Italian salami. Arborio rice gives the dish its creamy texture, while borlotti beans add hearty earthiness. Cubed salami infuses the rice and beans with savory, rich notes that make this dish unmistakably Piedmontese.

Q. How should I control the heat when cooking the rice?

Keep the heat at medium to medium–high so the rice simmers gently but never boils. Add chicken stock gradually, stirring between each addition. This develops creaminess and prevents sticking or burning. Careful heat control ensures the Arborio rice cooks evenly and doesn’t become mushy.

Q. How can I avoid the rice turning mushy or getting undercooked?

Monitor both the texture and the amount of liquid. Stir often and add stock only as needed; taste the rice periodically. The goal is tender but al dente grains and a moist, risotto-like consistency. Avoid overstirring after the final addition of stock to maintain the dish’s integrity.

Q. What is the nutrition profile per serving for this recipe?

Each 350g serving contains about 495 kcal, 62g carbohydrates (50% of calories), 19g protein (15%), and 17g fat (31%). This balance gives it a satisfying mix of energy, plant-based fiber from beans, and a meaningful amount of protein from both the beans and the salami.

Best Easy Panissa Vercellese Recipe

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