Ginger Risotto
A creamy, comforting Italian risotto with a warming twist of fresh ginger, made with Arborio rice, white wine, and finished with Parmesan cheese. This elegant dish combines traditional risotto technique with aromatic ginger for a unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
- •7 cups chicken stock
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 medium white onion
- •1⅔ tablespoons grated ginger
- •1½ cups Arborio rice
- •1 cup white wine
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- •to taste salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium pot and keep it at a simmer until the risotto is done.
5 min
- 2.
2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and 1 tablespoon of the ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
3 min
- 3.
3. Add the rice and stir. Stir in the wine and simmer until the liquid is evaporated. Begin adding stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock until the rice is cooked but still firm and creamy, 30 to 35 minutes.
35 min
- 4.
4. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, the remaining 2 teaspoons of ginger, and the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
2 min