Risi Bisi

Name: Risi Bisi
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup diced bacon; 1 small onion, diced; 3 1/2 cups shelled green peas; 1 2/3 cup Arborio rice; 10 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1/4 cup for garnish; Salt and white pepper; 2 long chives; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; Small loaf of crusty bread

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced bacon
1 small onion, diced
3 1/2 cups shelled green peas
1 2/3 cup Arborio rice
10 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
Salt and white pepper
2 long chives
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Small loaf of crusty bread

Directions

1

In a deep saute pan, melt the butter.
2

Add the bacon and onions.
3

Saute the mixture until the bacon is crispy, about 2 minutes.
4

Add the peas and rice.
5

Saute for 1 minute.
6

Using a wooden spoon, stir in 1 cup of the stock at a time, until all the stock is incorporated, about 35 minutes.
7

Stir in the cream and grated cheese.
8

Season with salt and pepper.
9

Mound the risotto in the center of the platter.
10

Garnish with grated cheese, long and chopped chives.
11

Serve with crusty bread.