MARK'S RISOTTO WITH BUTTER AND PARMESAN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Mark's Risotto with Butter and Parmesan image

When properly cooked, Arborio rice has a crunchy center and a creamy outer texture. Making perfect risotto is an art. Mark Strausman, chef and owner of New York City's Campagna, says that "when you get it right, you'll know it."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (do not rinse)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup dry white wine
3 to 4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium-size, heavy soup pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. When it foams, add onion, and cook, stirring, until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add rice, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until well coated, about 1 minute.
  • Add wine, and simmer gently until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, stir, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat, adding 1/2 cup stock at a time, until the rice is cooked through but still firm, 20 to 25 minutes total.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon butter and the Parmesan cheese. Mix well, add salt to taste, and serve immediately.

There are no comments yet!