Basic Risotto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

about 4 c. rich chicken stock
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. raw short-grain rice, such as Arborio
salt and ground pepper to taste
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. fresh, chopped parsley

Preparation

Warm the stock.
Have a ladle nearby.
In a heavy, wide skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat until bubbly.
Add onion.
Saute until light gold.
Add rice, stirring and tossing the grains until well-coated, about 5 minutes.