Herb Risotto Blanco

This is a simple risotto recipe. made with butter, herbs, wine, and parmesan cheese. A classic Italian rice dish, risotto is traditionally prepared with a variety of starchy, short-grained rice called arborio rice.

The procedure for making it involves stirring hot stock into the uncooked rice, and cooking it slowly as the stock is absorbed. This technique, known as the “risotto method,” releases the arborio’s starches, making a creamy, velvety dish.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons shallots, chopped
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 5 tablespoons herbs, chopped (thyme, rosemary, basil, Italian parsley, Oregano, dill) **food processor makes quick mix of these herbs
• 2 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 1/2 cup pecorino
• 1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter

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