Balsamic Risotto with Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients
- 4 cups stock
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup shallots
- 1 clove garlic
- 200 g) risotto rice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- White pepper
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 basil leaves
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Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of stock to a low simmer in a small pot. Keep the stock warm while making the risotto.
- Melt a tablespoon of butter in a wide saucepan on medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook until translucent, a couple of minutes.,Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, a half minute more.
- Add the risotto rice to the pan and toss to coat with the shallots. Increase the heat to medium high and let the rice start to brown.
- Stir in the white wine. The pan will steam up. Let the rice absorb the wine.
- Here is the real process of making risotto. Add the stock, a half cup or ladleful at a time, slowly stirring the rice, and allowing the rice to absorb the stock for a minute or two, before adding another ladleful of stock.,You'll want to stop adding the stock when the rice is cooked through, but still a little firm to the bite, "al dente". Note that you may not need all of the stock you have heated for this recipe.
- When it comes time for that last 1/2 cup of stock to add to the risotto, add it, as well as the balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar can vary in its acidity and intensity. So, add 1 tablespoon to start, and add another tablespoon if you want more of the balsamic flavor.,Add half of the cherry tomatoes and add the thyme. Let the tomatoes soften with the cooking of the risotto in those last few minutes.
- When the risotto has reached it's "al dente" stage, remove it from heat. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Serve with remaining halved fresh cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced basil on top.
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