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Risotto da Re

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Risotto da Re
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Risotto (Savory)
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    gluttonforlife's Notes: This recipe is inspired by the Italian master chef Nino Bergese, whose "Riso Mantecato" has even more butter and requires absolutely no stirring. This deceptively simple dish is indeed fit...

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Serves 4, as a first course

  1. In a deep pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil over low heat. Add the shallot and cook until golden and soft, about 20 minutes. Remove shallot with slotted spoon and puree in food processor until smooth.

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  2. Meanwhile, in two separate saucepans, heat vegetable stock and meat stock, maintaining just below a boil.

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  3. Return shallot puree to pan, add rice and raise heat to medium. Stir rice well to coat and sautee for about 4 minutes, then add wine. When it's incorporated, begin adding hot vegetable stock in quarter-cup increments, gently stirring, and only adding more when it's been fully absorbed.

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  4. The grains of rice will begin to swell. Start tasting after you've incorporated 2-3 cups (you probably won't need more than 3). When finished, the risotto should retain an "al dente" texture with plump, individual grains. At this point, stir in the 1/2 cup butter and Parmesan.

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  5. To serve, plate risotto and create a small well in the center of each mound to hold a couple of spoonfuls of the hot meat stock.

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7 Comments on Risotto da Re

N501413281_1273671_4870 Reply

makes one feel at home- in front of the fireplace. congrats on the editor's pick win. x shayma

Mrs Reply

This sounds so good! Love the "well" technique at the end!

Ls Reply

The little pool of meat stock really makes this sing!

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

All that butter!!!....I LOVE it...I have butter in my veins!

Ls Reply

Hmm...I hope it's flowing!

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

Mmmmm, simplicity itself, and elegant . . . . . really like this one. ;o)

Ls Reply

Yes, simply RICH! I think you'll want to take a bath in it...

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