Risotto
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups arborio rice or long-grain carolina rice
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- minced italian flat leaf parsley, optional
- Warm the chicken stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it simmers. Then reduce the heat to keep it warm.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add another 2 tablespoons of butter and the arborio rice, stirring until the rice is well coated.
- Pour in the white wine, stirring until it cooks down and evaporates completely.
- Begin adding the warm stock to the rice, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until each cup is fully absorbed before adding more.
- The rice should be tender with a creamy texture, which should take about 25 to 30 minutes total cooking time.
- Finally, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and additional cheese if desired.