Classic Risotto Recipe
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(63)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, 1 cup finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 7-8 cups chicken stock, low sodium*
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more to serve
- freshly cracked black pepper, for garnish
- 1 Tbsp parsley, to garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat up your chicken stock in a separate large saucepan or pot. Bring it to a simmer then reduce heat to the lowest setting just so it stays hot.
Step 2
Place a large pot or 5 1/2 qt dutch oven on a second burner over medium-low heat and add 2 Tbsp butter and oil. Add onions and 1/2 tsp salt and saute the onions over low heat stirring frequently with a spatula until softened and translucent (don’t brown), about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and stir another 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add rice, increase to medium heat, and stir constantly for 2 minutes until toasted. The rice will start to look translucent and barely golden, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add white wine to deglaze the pan and stir until the liquid has absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add 1 ladle of chicken stock and continue stirring until the rice has absorbed the broth. Add the remaining broth one ladle at a time allowing the liquid to almost completely absorb each time (don’t let it get too dry or it can stick and burn). Continue adding one ladle full at a time while stirring continuously. This process can take around 20-25 minutes depending on your desired doneness.
Step 6
Once the rice is firm tender or your desired doneness, add 2 Tbsp butter and freshly grated parmesan (1/2 cup). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Season with more parmesan, pepper and parsley.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
*You may substitute half of the chicken stock with filtered water if desired which will produce a milder tasting risotto so be sure to add salt to taste at the end.
