
Exotic Italian Risotto with Black Truffles
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups Arborio Rice
- 2 ounces Fresh Black Truffles
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 0.5 cup White Wine
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium size, chopped Yellow Onion
- 2 minced Garlic Cloves
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black Pepper
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir it in the oil until all of the grains are well coated and the rice becomes translucent.
- Pour in the white wine and stir the rice for a couple of minutes until the wine is fully absorbed.
- Begin adding the chicken broth slowly, one cup at a time. After each addition, stir the rice constantly until all of the liquid is absorbed before adding the next cup.
- When all of the broth has been incorporated, add the parmesan cheese and the remaining butter. Stir everything together until the cheese and butter have melted and created a creamy texture.
- Add the thinly sliced truffles, reserving a few for garnish. Stir to combine.
- Season the risotto with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve the risotto hot, garnished with the remaining truffle slices.