Mini Mathilda's Bakes...

Parmesan-Carrot Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 cups reduced-salt chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 6 medium carrots, grated
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method

1. In a saucepan, bring stock and 2 cups water to a bare simmer over medium.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add onion and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in rice. Add wine; cook, stirring, until absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups hot stock; simmer over medium-low, stirring frequently, until mostly absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Continue to add stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally, until absorbed before adding more. Cook until rice is creamy and just tender, about 20 minutes (you may not need all the stock).
4. Remove risotto from heat. Stir in Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper.