Ingredients
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
– 2 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
– 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
– 7 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
– 2 cups Arborio rice
– 1 cup dry white wine (such as chardonnay, moscato, prosecco, or sauvignon blanc)
– 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
– Freshly cracked black pepper for garnish
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-In a separate large saucepan or pot, heat the chicken stock or vegetable stock and bring it to a simmer, then reduce the heat to keep it warm without boiling.
2-In a large pot or heavy pan over medium-low heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then sautรฉ, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent but not browned, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3-Add the rice, increase the heat to medium, and stir constantly for about 3 minutes until the rice is toasted and starts to look translucent.
4-Add the white wine to deglaze the pan and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
5-Add the hot stock one ladle at a time, stirring continuously and waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Continue this process for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice reaches the desired doneness.
6-Once the rice is tender but still firm to the bite (al dente), stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the grated parmesan cheese. Adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Garnish with extra parmesan and parsley before serving.
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๐งด Use high-quality stock, preferably homemade or good store-bought, for best flavor.
โณ Add stock gradually and stir continuously to develop the creamy risotto texture.
๐ฅ Avoid rinsing the rice to retain starch needed for creaminess; use short-grain rice like Arborio for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
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- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, gradual simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 333
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
