Side dishe for 4
Classic Parmesan Risotto
Arborio rice slowly absorbs chicken stock and white wine with onion, butter, and Parmesan for a creamy Italian side.
Typical price
$7.72for 4 servings
$1.93 per serving$7.72 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $1.46Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice or long-grain carolina rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- minced italian flat leaf parsley (optional)
Steps
- Warm the chicken stock in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet, then cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice for 2 minutes, add the wine, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the warm stock 1 cup at a time, stirring often and cooking for 20 minutes until creamy and tender.
- Stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan, and parsley, then rest for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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