Rumour has it that Risotto is “difficult” to make. My simple recipe will prove that you should not accept rumours as a fact! My kids love topping their risotto with grated cheddar cheese and mixing it in to make it melt through.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup diced onions
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the diced onions and sauté.
  3. Add the arborio rice and sauté.
  4. Add two cups chicken broth, stirring periodically until the broth has almost disappeared.
  5. Repeat step 4.
  6. Add the water and stir to combine.
  7. Add the chopped asparagus and frozen peas and stir to combine.
  8. Continue to cook, stirring periodically. Note:  I usually lower heat slightly at this point.
  9. Once the water has almost completely disappeared, turn off heat and let sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.