Farro Risotto Al Chianti

Serves: 4

Eda Schinner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

49

Sweetness

39

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Heat the extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot; add the shallots

2

Saute the shallots until they are translucent

3

Add the farro, stir and lightly toast and coat with the butter

4

Add 1 cup Chianti and let it reduce completely, stirring constantly

5

Ladle 1/2 cup vegetable stock at a time into the farro

6

Continue stirring, adding more vegetable stock as it evaporates

7

Repeat the process until the stock is gone

8

Continue the process using the remainder of the wine

9

Cook for another 12 to 15 minutes or until the farro is al dente

10

Stir in the grated Parmigiano cheese and the remaining butter

11

Transfer the risotto to a warm bowl and serve immediately