Risotto alla Parmigiana

Parmesan Risotto

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

This simple, delicate risotto in bianco (with butter and cheese) from Emilia-Romagna demonstrates the basic risotto technique.

Ingredients

  • liters (6⅓ cups) chicken stock
  • 120 grams (8

Method

Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a saucepan; adjust the heat so that the stock remains at a bare simmer.

Heat 60 grams (4 tablespoons) of the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened but not colored, about 2 minutes.

Add the rice, season to taste with salt, and cook, stirring, until the rice smells toasted and is hot to th