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Almost-No-Stir Parmesan Risotto

Rice rinsed in its own stock to capture the surface starch, toasted in butter and oil, then cooked covered with that starchy stock almost untouched and whipped creamy at the end with a final splash, whipped cream and Parmigiano.

  • YieldServes 4 to 6
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total55 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 380 grisotto rice (Carnaroli preferred; Arborio or Vialone Nano)
  • 960 mlhomemade or low-sodium chicken stock
  • 30 gunsalted butter, plus more to finish if you like
  • 30 mlextra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely grated
  • 2small shallots, finely minced
  • 240 mldry white wine (or extra stock)optional
  • 180 mldouble (heavy) cream, whipped to stiff peaks
  • 85 gParmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
  • to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • to tastechopped fresh herbs or other garnishesoptional

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Celery
  • Sulfites
  • Rice
  • Olive
  • Grapes
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Shallot
  • Chives
  • Carrot
  • Basil
  • Thyme
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Dill
  • Mint
  • Tarragon
  • Black and white pepper
  • Poultry and birds (any)
  • Chicken
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Tyramine
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)
  • Alcohol

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • One pot

Nutrition

  • Calories: high
  • Protein: moderate
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: high
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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