Ingredients (x2)

  • 1 pack of Riso Venere Rapid Scotti
  • 100 g feta 
  • 150 g firm-flesh melon
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Procedure:

Gently rub the rice pouch to loosen the grains. Open the pack, add 2 tablespoons of water, and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes at 800W. Let it cool slightly and fluff with a fork. Dice the feta into even cubes. Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and slice thinly or into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Cut the melon into cubes or scoop out balls with a melon baller. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a pan with a little olive oil for 2 minutes. Season the cucumber with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Use a round mold to shape the Venere rice into a dome on the plate. Arrange the feta, melon, and cucumber around the rice in a deconstructed style. Finish with crispy pumpkin seeds and fresh mint leaves. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.