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Traditionallly prepared
risotto requires contant attention and stirring. In addition,
do use a rice suitable for risotto, such as arborio, that absorbs
a quantity of liquid three times the weight of the rice itself.
Risotto
- 7 cups vegetable stock
4 garlic cloves, finely minced - divided use
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups mixture of chopped
arugula, chervil, dill, parsley, basil, and
chives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 medium egg, beaten
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare the vegetable
stock.
- In a frying pan, saute
the onion until translucent. Add half the garlic and saute for
30 seconds. Add the rice (dry) and continue to saute, making
sure to cover all of the grains with oil.
- Stir in the white wine,
remaining garlic, and salt to taste. Cook over a medium heat,
stirring continuously. Maintain the heat at a level where the
wine is bubbling slowly.
- When the wine has nearly
evaporated, add a ladleful of the stock--just enough to cover
the rice. Keep the heat at a level where the stock bubbles as
slowly as the wine did. Stir constantly. When the stock is nearly
absorbed, stir in another ladleful. Continue to cook in this
manner for about 30 minutes. At this point, the rice should be
cooked al dente. During this process, don't rush. It is important
to cook the rice at a nice relaxed pace.
- Add another ladleful of
the stock and the herbs to the rice. Stir for about a minute
and remove from heat. Season to taste.
- In a small bowl, beat
together the egg and the Parmesan. Stir into the rice. Return
the rice mixture to the heat, stir for a few moments, and serve.
Serves 8.
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