Homemade Arborio Rice, Leek & White Wine
Serving size: 4-6
Simple pantry ingredients and this dish is ready in 30 minutes.
This is a quick-n-dirty risotto-ish side dish that perfectly accompanies something saucy. It is both a kiddo and adult pleaser, and is ready in 30 minutes. You can omit the wine but I will say, white wine really brings it closer to risotto.
I follow Lundberg brand cooking instructions and the rice is perfect every time
Ingredients
1 cup dry Arborio rice
White wine, any variety
1 1/2 Water or broth
1 large leek or 2 shallots, cleaned and chopped
1 Tbsp Butter or olive oil
1 garlic clove (optional)
sea salt
Directions
In a medium sized pot with a lid, combine rice, liquid (1/2 water + 1/2 white wine), leek, butter and whole garlic clove. Bring to a boil.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat (with lid on!) and let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; find the garlic clove and chop it into small bits then add it back to the rice and stir. Add a pinch of salt and serve.
