Cheese, Egg, and Cream Based Recipes - Parmesan Rice with Basil

Ingredients

• 30 ml/2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 225 g/8 oz/1 cup arborio or other risotto rice

• 600 ml/1 pt/2 1/2 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup chopped basil

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup chopped parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 200 g/4 oz/1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry (sauté) for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 ladlefuls of the stock and simmer until it is absorbed.

3. Repeat until the rice is tender and creamy (about 15-20 minutes).

4. Stir in the herbs, some salt and pepper and half the cheese. Pile on to a warm serving dish and top with the remaining cheese.