INGREDIENTS

  • 2 med white onions, cut in half
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 Tbsp (120 g) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
  • 1 lb (500 g) fresh peas in pods, shelled
  • 1 C (15 ml) water
  • 1½ C (315 g) Arborio rice
  • 5–6 C (140–170 ml) low sodium vegetable broth, hot, divided
  • ½ C (90 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ C (10 g) chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Risi e Bisi:
  • To make onion butter, chop 1½ onions; reserve remaining onion half. Place 1 T (15 g) oil and 1 T (15 g) butter in a large skillet over medium; add chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until light gold and very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Place onions and butter in a food processor; blend until smooth. If making ahead, chill until ready to use.
  • In a medium pan place peas, remaining half onion and 1 C (15 ml) water. Bring to a boil on high; reduce and simmer until peas are just tender, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a bowl with slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid.
  • To a large skillet, add ¼ cup (200 g) of onion-butter and rice; cook 2 minutes on medium, stirring to coat. Add reserved pea-cooking liquid and cook, stirring constantly, until nearly all liquid has been absorbed. Add broth, ¾ cup (175 ml) at a time, stirring between additions until nearly absorbed, until rice is tender but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes. Stir in peas, cheese, parsley and ½ cup (120 g) of broth. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve as a side with Fegato alla Veneziana, or top with cooked shrimp for a main course.

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