Basic Risotto

Name: Basic Risotto
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup arborio rice; 2 -3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 carrot, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup arborio rice
2 -3 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
1 carrot, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1

Melt butter and oil in a pan and saute the onion and garlic until transparent.
2

Add arborio rice and stir until each grain has absorbed the butter and oil.
3

When golden brown, slowly start adding the stock and wine, about 1/4 cup at a time.
4

Continue adding liquid while stirring constantly until risotto is smooth and creamy but each grain of rice is still separate, about 30 minutes or so.
5

Towards the end of the cooking time, stir in the grated carrot and 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
6

Serve garnished with parmesan cheese and remaining chopped parsley.