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April 24, 2006

Risotto with Parmesan

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound arborio rice
  • 6 cups chicken stock, hot
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated

Directions:

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a large, straight−sided saute pan or saucepan.
  2. Add the onion, and saute until soft, without browning.
  3. Add the rice, and saute for 2 minutes until the rice is well−coated.
  4. Ladle 1/2 cup of stock into the rice, stirring constantly, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is almost dry.
  5. Add more stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until it's all absorbed by the rice and the rice is al dente.
  6. The rice should be very moist and creamy, but not runny; firm but tender, not crunchy.
  7. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Salt to taste, and serve immediately.

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