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Truffle Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice finished with luxurious truffle shavings

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

45 min

Serves

4

Truffle Risotto

Difficulty

HARD

Calories

480

📖The Story Behind

Risotto alla Piedmontese is the most famous version of this beloved Italian dish. The addition of truffles, harvested in the forests around Alba, transforms this humble rice dish into something extraordinary.

🎨Flavor Profile

CreamyEarthyRichUmami

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
  1. Heat chicken or vegetable stock and keep warm.
2
  1. Sauté finely diced onion in butter until translucent.
3
  1. Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes.
4
  1. Add white wine and stir until absorbed.
5
  1. Add stock one ladle at a time, stirring constantly.
6
  1. After 18-20 minutes, rice should be al dente.
7
  1. Remove from heat, add parmesan and butter.
8
  1. Plate and shave fresh truffle over each serving.

💡Pro Tips

Never rinse the rice

Keep stock warm throughout

The risotto should have a liquid consistency

🔧Equipment Needed

🍳
Wide pan
🍳
Wooden spoon
🍳
Mandoline

Quick Info

DifficultyHARD
MethodStovetop
CuisineStovetop
Servings4 people
OriginBologna

🥗Dietary Info

Gluten-FreeVegetarian Option

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