Truffle and Parmesan Risotto

Ingredients and Weight:

• Arborio rice: 1 pound (450 grams)
• Chicken stock: 5 cups (1200 milliliters)
• Dry white wine: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
• Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 grams)
• Yellow onion: 1 medium (150 grams), finely diced
• Black truffle oil: 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters)
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese: 1 cup (120 grams)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper: To taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the chicken stock in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until simmering.
2. In a separate large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice to the saucepan with the onion and stir to coat. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the white wine and let it bubble and reduce for 1 minute.
5. Gradually add the hot chicken stock to the rice, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly. Wait until each ladleful is absorbed by the rice before adding the next.
6. Continue stirring and cooking the risotto for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
7. Remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of butter, Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, salt, and pepper.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 520
• Fat: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 70 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, creamy, and flavorful
• Earthy and aromatic truffle flavor
• Luxurious and satisfying

User Comments:

• "This risotto was absolutely divine! The truffle oil gave it such a unique and delicious flavor."
• "The Parmesan cheese and butter made it so creamy and rich. It was the perfect comfort food."
• "I love that the recipe uses ingredients that are easily available in American supermarkets."
• "The risotto was surprisingly easy to make, and it turned out perfectly."
• "This is definitely a dish that I will be making again and again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality arborio rice for the best results. Arborio rice has a high starch content, which helps the risotto achieve its creamy texture.
• Do not overcook the rice. The risotto should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
• If the risotto becomes too thick, add more chicken stock. If it becomes too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer.
• For a vegetarian version of this recipe, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.