
Wash grapes and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Remove berries from the stalk.
Cut every berry lengthways and pick out seeds, using the tip of a small knife.
Prepare stock, following the instructions on the package.
Keep it boiling while you're cooking risotto.
In a large saucepan, add olive oil, dried chives, sausage and rice. Cook for 3-4 minutes until rice looks milky.
Add wine, and simmer until absorbed, stirring. At this point add 2 ladlefuls of vegetable stock and simmer until absorbed, stirring.
Keep on adding stock, ladle by ladle, until rice is tender; 10 minutes before finish cooking, add berries.
Serve after 5 minutes .
This dish may be one-plate meals; on the contrary, if you think to plan a menu with this first course, you have to reduce the quantities. If you have any problem, !
Our suggestion is: Grignolino (an Italian red wine from Piedmont).
If you want to combine this dish with other ones for a complete menu,
consult our "Members-only Area".