fennel risotto

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jul 27, 2015

I prefer risotto to rice. I love the creaminess of risotto and the versatility of different vegetables and flavors you can make with it. Delicious.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups julienned fennel
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary and thyme leaves
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make fennel risotto

  • Step 1
    Place chicken stock in pot and bring to a simmer. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic stirring until softened. About 4 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add rice and cook about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until wine is absorbed. Add one ladle of chicken stock at a time stirring and cooking until absorbed then add another.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile add butter to another saucepan and add the fennel cooking until softened.
  • Step 4
    When the rice is al dente add the fennel and remaining ingredients. Stir and cook until cheese is melted.

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

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