Creamy Champagne Risotto
Instructions:
- 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 bottle champagne
- 3 cups hot beef or chicken stocks
- 1/2 cup double cream
- 5 Tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt
- Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Add half the champagne, bring to the boil and simmer until is absorbed.
- Add a third of the stock and simmer until is absorbed.
- Repeat the process with the champagne and stock until the rice is just tender and creamy (about 15/20 minutes).
- Warm the cream in a small saucepan.
- When the rice is cooked, stir in the cream and cheese and season with salt.
- Serve straight away.