Black Rice Risotto

By amaliana

Ingredients

• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 1/2 cups black rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 70mins
Cooking time 140mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring the broth to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat;cover and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft,about 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the wine until the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
3. Ladle in 3/4 cup hot broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed, 6 to 7 minutes. Repeat with the remaining broth, adding 3/4 cup at a time, until the rice is tender but somewhat chewy, about 50 minutes.
4. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and 1/2 cup parmesan. Divide among bowels. Top with the reaming 1/4 cup parmesan and the basil.