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Pecan Risotto with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Gouda Cheese
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Karla V. Boetel, student,
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY |
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| 1 Tbsp. butter | ¾ cup chopped Tucker pecans, toasted | |||
| 1 Tbsp. olive oil | 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese | |||
| 1 medium onion, sliced | 2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley | |||
| 1 cup Arborio rice | Salt and pepper to taste | |||
| 2 quarts chicken stock, heated | ||||
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Heat saucepan on medium heat and add butter and oil. Add onion and slowly caramelize the onion, stirring constantly until medium brown. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in rice and sauté 1 minute. Add 2 cups of stock and stir constantly. Add stock ½ cup at a time stirring constantly until rice has absorbed the liquid. Continue stirring and adding stock until rice is tender but firm and mixture is creamy about 20 minutes. Add toasted Tucker pecans, parsley, cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with grilled chicken, fish or roasted meat. Serves 8 as a side dish. |
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Tucker Pecan Company, 350 N McDonough St, Montgomery, AL 36104
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(800) 239-6540 -- (334) 262-4470
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