Its a myth that Italian food is difficult to cook. Nothing could be further from the truth. It just takes a little understanding of pairing of the seasonings and meats / vegetables. Once we get the right combinations, its easy, quick and exotic. Here is a basic risotto.
1 cup Arborio riz / risotto rice, 2 tblsp olive oil, 1 big onion chopped, 2 tblsp garlic chopped, 8-10 mushrooms sliced, 50 gms boneless chicken ( marinated with salt & pepper and a few drops of lemon juice), salt pepper to taste, 2 cup chicken stock, 4 tbsp grated cheese ( of your choice) , you can use multiple variety of cheese as well.
Heat a heavy bottomed shallow pan.Heat the oil in it, add chopped onion. Sautee trill they look transparent and their edges turn light brown, add in the mushrooms and garlic.cook for 2 minutes and add in the rice. Cook till all the grains are well coated with oil . Add in the thinly sliced chicken and saute till the chicken is opaque.
Now add hot chicken stock and salt and mix well. Lower the flame and cover and cook till the rice grains are well cooked and al dente.Season with pepper and add the cheese. Mix till the cheese has melted and and the sauce evenly coates the rice.
Serve hot.
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