Pecan Risotto with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Gouda Cheese
Karla V. Boetel, student,
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY

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

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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