RISOTTO A LA CRIOLLA

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This Peruvian dish blends the creamy texture of risotto with a traditional spanish flavor combination. From Yanuq.com.

Provided by realbirdlady

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups arborio rice
4 -5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup brandy (Pisco or similar)
salt
pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Blend cilantro and 3 cups chicken broth.
  • In a medium saucepan, place rice and then add cilantro and broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until rice is cooked "al dente".
  • In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook until golden.
  • Add cooked rice to skillet and combine.
  • Stir in cream, parmesan cheese and Pisco. Cook, while stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup chicken broth (or more, if necessary for a flowing consistency).
  • Salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 653.4, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 11.8

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