Quark in risotto?

[flutterbyuk25]

Hey all

I bought some quark for the first time today as it appeared in front of me in Tesco whilst I was looking for something else.

I want to make a pea and mint risotto, and the recipe calls for parmesan cheese.

Could I use Quark instead and get a similar result? If so how much should I add and when should I add it?

Cheers

x

 

[Gettingthinnerbytheday]

Last night we had rissoto & I didn't have any parmesan in, so added 2 extra light laughing cow cheese's - gave it the cheesy flavour but was gooey!

Hubby did the same & said he really enjoyed it & would def add them again next time too.

You could always portion some out & just add a little, mix it in & try it, if its nice add away - if not don't bother! haha

 

[Circes]

Hmm, I don't think it would be the same thing. Quark is pretty bitter and I think the taste would come through. Probably too late now but if you don't have any parmasan I would either use another cheese or just miss it out rather than use the quark.

 

[avisk]

You could put some Quark in if you like, but it won't be anything like Parmesan cheese - different taste, different texture.

 

[flutterbyuk25]

Mmm thanks for replies.

It wasn't for tea tonight so I can still get parmesan again to use, I was just wondering!

x

 

[avisk]

If you are going to buy parmesan, then buy a chunk of it and grate it as and when you need it.
It keeps for ages in the fridge and ready grated is not nearly so nice.