Risotto A La Criolla - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups arborio rice
4 -5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup brandy (Pisco or similar)
salt
pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped

Preparation

Blend cilantro and 3 cups chicken broth.
In a medium saucepan, place rice and then add cilantro and broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until rice is cooked \"al dente\".
In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook until golden.
Add cooked rice to skillet and combine.
Stir in cream, parmesan cheese and Pisco. Cook, while stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup chicken broth (or more, if necessary for a flowing consistency).
Salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro.