Starters Recipes - Rice in Black Butter

Ingredients

• 350 g/12 oz/1 1/2 cups arborio or other risotto rice

• 40 g/1 1/2 oz/3 tbsp unsalted (sweet) butter

• 30 ml/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Cook the rice in plenty of boiling salted water for about 18 minutes until just tender. Drain well.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy pan until turning golden (do not let it bum). Add the rice and toss well until coated.

3. Stir in the cheese and season well to taste. Serve hot.