Description
If you’re looking for a rich and creamy dish to impress your family or guests, this Creamy Parmesan Risotto recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup carnaroli or arborio rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 4 to 5 cups chicken stock (warmed)
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the chicken stock in a pot over low heat, keeping it warm.
- In a separate pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shallots to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the rice and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice turns white, about 4 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and cook until it’s absorbed by the rice.
- Add a ladle full of the warmed chicken stock to the rice, stirring constantly. Allow the stock to almost fully absorb before adding another ladle of stock.
- Continue this process, adding the stock one ladle at a time, and stirring frequently until the rice is tender and creamy. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon the risotto into a serving bowl and garnish with shaved Parmesan and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Since you will be devoting a lot of time to stirring the risotto, have all of the ingredients prepped before you begin the cooking process.
- Keep the chicken stock warm while you make the risotto. Cold stock will slow down the cooking process and prevent the rice from absorbing it evenly.
- Stir the risotto often to help release the starches, creating that creamy texture you want.
- Add stock one ladle at a time, allowing it to absorb fully before adding more. This helps the rice cook evenly and creates the perfect creamy consistency.
- Risotto takes time, so be patient and let the rice absorb the liquid slowly for the best results (20-25 minutes).
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and gives a creamier texture compared to pre-grated cheese.
- Taste the rice as it cooks to make sure it’s tender, but still has a slight bite (al dente).
- If the risotto gets too thick, add more stock to achieve your desired creamy texture.
- Stir in the butter and Parmesan at the end to create a velvety finish.
- Risotto is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it right away for the creamiest, most delicious dish.
- Feel free to customize your risotto with additional ingredients like sautéed mushrooms, roasted garlic, or grilled vegetables for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately, for best results.
- Turn leftover risotto into arancini the next day!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American, Italian