Ramp Risotto with Shaved Porcini
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound of ramps, stalks thinly sliced and leaves chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup carnaroli rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 pound small, extra-firm fresh porcini, wiped clean
- Heat the stock in a saucepan and keep warm on the stove.
- Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the ramps and saute until soft but not colored, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to coat.
- Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the wine is absorbed by the rice.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Add 1 cup of the chicken stock.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add another cup of stock, stirring, until absorbed.
- Add the remaining 1 cup stock in stagesnot all of the stock may be necessary.
- When finished, the rice should be toothsome but not crunchy.
- If necessary, continue to add liquid to achieve the desired consistency.
- When that liquid has been absorbed, add the cheese and stir gently.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Divide among 4 plates and shave the porcini over each using a mandoline.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
chicken stock, unsalted butter, ramps, carnaroli rice, white wine, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, porcini
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ramp-risotto-with-shaved-porcini-383860 (may not work)