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Cheesy Rice Carbonara

Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound pancetta (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 handful chopped parsley
  • 3 garlic loves (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • First, mix the egg yolks, parm cheese, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and pepper in a separate bowl. Then set aside.
  • Next, add 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pancetta, and onions to a medium low pot. Cook for 10 minutes (to render out oil to coat rice (see video).
  • Now, turn heat to high and add rice and frozen peas and mix for 10 minutes to slightly crisp up rice (like fried rice). 
  • Next, shut off heat and add egg mixture and parsley. Mix continuously for a minute. 
  • Finally, enjoy!