Basic Risotto

 

14 oz    Arborio rice

6 oz      Butter

3 oz      Onion (diced)

1 c       Dry White wine

2 qt      Chicken stock

˝ c      Parmesan cheese

8 ea      Asparagus spears

 

Check rice and remove any debris (foreign matter).  In a large skillet, use ˝ of the butter to sweat the onions (do not brown) until translucent.  Add rice and stir to coat with butter.  Sauté rice with onions to lightly toast rice grains.  Add 1/3rd of chicken stock and stir.  Add the remaining stock in 2 1/3rd portions followed by stirring.  Add the wine and stir.  Cook the rice until al dente (17 – 20 minutes).  Add remaining butter and Parmesan.  Stir to combine ingredients and serve topped by cooked asparagus spears.