creamy risotto

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Grapeview, WA
Updated on Feb 28, 2017

A nice basic risotto from The Rice Council.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1 cup uncooked rice (i use arborio)
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • - salt and ground white pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

How To Make creamy risotto

  • Step 1
    Cook onion until soft in 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
  • Step 3
    Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, cream and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until mixture is creamy about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Rice Sides
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Stove Top

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