Meatball Stew Risotto

Ingredients

• Broth

  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp juniper berries
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth

• Meatballs and Brussels Sprouts

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (25 g) puffed rice cereal (see note)
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground pork
  • 1/4 cup (20 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) Brussels sprouts, leaves separated
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

• Risotto

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups (420 g) arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup (55 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for serving