Basic Risotto

Directions

Heat butter and oil in 14"X11"x2” dish or large casserole dish, uncovered at High for 2 minutes.

Add onions and stir to coat.

Cook, uncovered at high for 4 minutes.

Add rice and stir to coat.

Cook, uncovered for 4 minutes more. Stir in broth (homemade is best; it has the best flavour).

Cook, uncovered for 12 minutes more.

Remove from oven. Let stand uncovered for 5 minutes, to let rice absorb remaining liquid, stirring several times.

Stir in salt, pepper and Parmesan if desired.

**Arborio rice is the best rice for Risotto.

It is a short grained Italian rice; available in grocery stores in cities with large Italian populations, Italian food shops and gourmet food stores.

Using North American rice will not produce the right creamy texture.