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Risi Bisi (Emeril Lagasse)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced bacon
1 small onion, diced
3 1/2 cups shelled green peas
1 2/3 cup arborio rice
10 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
salt and white pepper
2 long chives
1 tablespoon chopped chives
small loaf of crusty bread
Directions:
1. In a deep saute pan, melt the butter. Add the bacon and onions. Saute the mixture until the bacon is crispy, about 2 minutes. Add the peas and rice. Saute for 1 minute. Using a wooden spoon, stir in 1 cup of the stock at a time, until all the stock is incorporated, about 35 minutes. Stir in the cream and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mound the risotto in the center of the platter. Garnish with grated cheese, long and chopped chives. Serve with crusty bread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com