How to Make Appetizing Basic Risotto

Basic Risotto.

You can have Basic Risotto using 9 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Basic Risotto

1. You need 2 T of butter.
2. Prepare 1 cup of onion, small dice (approx 1/2 medium onion).
3. It's 3 cloves of garlic, minced.
4. Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
5. You need 1 cup of short grain rice. You can use Arborio, Carnarolli or even sushi rice.
6. You need 0.5 c of white wine or vermouth.
7. It's 3-3.5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock (or even water if you are using dried mushrooms in your risotto).
8. Prepare 2 T of butter.
9. Prepare 0.5 c of grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese (optional).

Basic Risotto step by step

1. Heat the butter until foaming over medium heat, in a heavy bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
2. Add the onion and 1/2 tsp salt, and saute until just translucent (blonde)..
3. Add the garlic, and saute another 1 minute until just aromatic. If you are using other aromatics, add them now..
4. Add the rice, and continue sauteeing until the rice grains are coated with the butter, and look translucent..
5. Add the wine or vermouth. Let it come to a simmer and cook until the wine is evaporated. The add 1 cup of hot stock and the other 1/2 tsp salt..
6. Simmer, stirring every few minutes while it cooks. Keep adding stock in 1/2 cup increments, replenishing it as the stock is absorbed by the rice. The heat should be just high enough to keep the liquid at a constant simmer..
7. Check the rice for doneness once you have added 3 cups of stock. If it is still underdone in the centre, add one final 1/2 cup stock..
8. When the rice is just cooked through, remove the risotto from the heat. Taste and adjust the salt and any seasonings, if needed. Add final 2 T butter and optional cheese, stir in until melted and nice and creamy. Texture should be creamy and thick enough to mound up slightly, but not stiff..
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