Parmesan Risotto
- 8 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup italian parsley, finely chopped & divided
- Warm the broth in a saucepan set over low heat.
- In a separate Dutch oven or wide, deep saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until they are soft and beginning to brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir thoroughly to make sure it is coated with the butter and onions.
- Cook the rice for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine, stirring and scraping the pan until the wine has evaporated.
- Begin incrementally adding the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- Wait to add another ladle until the liquid has been almost completely absorbed by the rice.
- This gradual addition of liquid is key to getting the rice to release its starch and create its own delicious sauce, so don't rush this step.
- If the broth is evaporating very quickly, or the rice is boiling hard, turn the heat down so you just see a gentle simmer and occasional plop.
- Expect this stage to take about 18 minutes, and to add most of the broth.
- Begin tasting the rice after about 13 minutes to gauge how far it has cooked.
- The risotto is ready when the rice is still a bit chewy, and the dish has the consistency of thick porridge.
- When the risotto is ready, turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan and about 1/2 cup chopped parsley.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, spreading risotto in pasta bowls and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
- Suggested topping with roasted shrimp but tastes great even without the parmesan!
- Pairs great with Roasted veggies too.
chicken broth, butter, white onion, clove garlic, arborio rice, white wine, parmesan cheese, italian parsley
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/361178-parmesan-risotto (may not work)