B.'s Recipe For Basil Risotto
Serves: 5
Clair Leannon
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
41
Spice
38
Sweetness
50
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Butter1 medium
Onion (chopped)2 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
Arborio Rice4 cup
Chicken Stock (hot)1 cup
Basil (chopped)1
SaltDirections:
1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet, heat the butter
2
Add the onions and garlic
3
Saute over medium heat until pale yellow
4
With a wooden spoon, stir in the rice and cook until the rice is coated with butter, stir in 1/2 cup of wine
5
Cook, stirring constantly until wine has evaporated
6
Add 1/2 cup of stock, stirring to prevent sticking
7
Keep adding stock, 1 cup at a time, continuing to simmer and stir until absorbed
8
Cook until the rice is creamy and slightly chewy, about 20 minutes
9
Stir in basil and Parmesan cheese
10
Taste and add salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
11
Serve immediately in heated bowls