Risi bisi

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4.00tablespoonbutter
1.00cupdiced bacon
1.00smallonion; diced
cupshelled green peas
1⅔cuparborio rice
10.00cupchicken stock
¼cupheavy cream
cupgrated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; divided
1salt; to taste
1freshly-ground white pepper; to taste
2.00chives; long
1.00tablespoonchopped chives
1.00smallloaf crusty bread

Directions

In a deep saute pan, melt the butter. Add the bacon and onions. Saute the mixture until the bacon is crispy, about 2 minutes. Add the peas and rice. Saute for 1 minute. Using a wooden spoon, stir in 1 cup of the stock at a time, until all the stock is incorporated, about 35 minutes. Stir in the cream and 1 cup of the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mound the risotto in the center of the platter.

Garnish with remaining grated cheese, long and chopped chives. Serve with crusty bread. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2384 broadcast 05-30-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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06-06-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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