RIVIERA STYLE RISOTTO - BRAISED RICE

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This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - France, from the CUISINE-FRANCE website. This risotto recipe is from the Riviera region and is also known as pilaf. Although Risotto is a traditional Italian recipe, this is a delicious French recipe for braised rice, with a combination of rice and onions. It is wonderful paired with Burgundy white wine or dry white wine as suggested by the French Wine Guide.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups rice, short grain only, no long grain
1/4 cup onion, sweet, minced
4 tablespoons butter (you may use olive oil)
3 cups stock, chicken (beef or mushroom)
2 sprigs parsley (tie the herbs together)
1/2 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, black

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 375 degrees.
  • In a Dutch oven add the minced onions and cook them in butter or olive oil for 5 minutes over low heat.
  • Add the rice to the onions and stir for several minutes over moderate heat until light brown.
  • Boil the stock and pour over the rice.
  • Next add the herbs, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer, stir once and cover.
  • Place the casserole in a 375 degree oven for 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees for 14 minutes.
  • Then uncover the casserole and check to see if the liquid has evaporated.
  • If not, put the casserole back to the oven for a few more minutes.
  • When ready to serve, remove the herbs, season with salt and pepper if desired and enjoy.

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