Risotto a La Criolla

Ingredients

• 2 cups arborio rice
• 4-5 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup brandy (Pisco or similar)
• salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Blend cilantro and 3 cups chicken broth.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, place rice and then add cilantro and broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until rice is cooked “al dente”.

3. 3

   In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook until golden.

4. 4

   Add cooked rice to skillet and combine.

5. 5

   Stir in cream, parmesan cheese and Pisco. Cook, while stirring, for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup chicken broth (or more, if necessary for a flowing consistency).

7. 7

   Salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro.