by Aliwaks
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Expand4 cups homemead or low sodium chicken stock Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large shallot minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1+ tablespoon butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 cups Canaroli rice Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups dry white wine or vermouth Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 pound fresh asparagus Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 pound chilled Brie de Meaux or other creamy lovely brie Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon lemon zest Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup grated parmesean Ask a question about this ingredient
Set stock over medium heat, add lemon zest heat to a simmer
Ask a question about this stepCut tips off asparagus, cut stems into thin circles, cut brie into 1" cubes ( I leave the rind in)
Ask a question about this stepSet a wide saute pan over medium and heat, 1 Tbs butter, add shallots, season with salt & white pepper sweat till soft and translucent
Ask a question about this stepAdd rice and stir together, making sure all the grains are coated in butter and shiny, when they become like little pearls raise heat a bit and pour in the wine, stir and let it absorb into the rice
Ask a question about this steponce all the wine has been absorbed, ladle in some hot stock..stir gently and consistantly, when that has been absorbed and in some more, keep going, let the rice get thirsty then add in more stock
Ask a question about this stepas the swells and becomes creamy, test every so often when it is just a moment sort of al dente ( the tiny white bit in the center is barely there) add the asparagus then one more ladle of stock, stir and cover for a minute or two
Ask a question about this stepRemove cover, lower heat stir in brie and grated parm.. let in melt and ooze into the rice, stir till the rind has disappeared, if you think it needs it stir in a cube or two of butter. Season with Salt & Cracked Black Pepper
Ask a question about this stepTo serve; keep warm and pour almonds & brown butter over top, garnish with chopped chives and fresh cracked peppers
Ask a question about this step3/4 slivered almonds Ask a question about this ingredient
2.5 tablespoons Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
Set heavy bottomed saute pan over medium heat
Ask a question about this stepAdd almonds, shake or stir until they just start to brown
Ask a question about this stepAdd lemon juice, let it evaporate
Ask a question about this stepRemove almonds, add butter, lower heat and let butter brown, when it it fragrant & nutty add almond back.
Ask a question about this stepThis looks like a great combination of flavors.
Really like this idea. Simple and not.