Who needs arborio? Not me!

So. I had this amazing risotto at world famous in San Diego about a year ago and I've been wanting some since then. Of course I want to try and make it myself.  The risotto was so creamy but not too rich and they served it with meduim shrimp so perfect! And a small cabbage salad that was crisp and clean that was a amazing combo with the risottocand shrimp.

And here goes!

I looked in at the Walmart grocery store by my house and 2 different super centers and they ran out or no arborio rice  I even looked for this other rice that I can't remember that starts with a C. So I obviously got frustrated and bought the grated Parmesan and chicken broth I DIDNT EVEN BUY THE SHRIMP! Lol.

I was really nervous and afraid that it would turn out Crappy, I  even googled "first time risotto" because I really wanted to get this right. The grest and a bit liberating thing was it seems that I am not the only one that couldn't find arborio rice or just didnt want to use it .lol.  I was happy knowing that I could do it with regular long grain rice or any other rice for that matter.

My cooking adventure began with turning the stove to a low medium heat then mincing the onions, garlic and mushrooms and unsalted butter also  some veg oil. Get thst all merried together. Once the onions are translucent. I threw the cup of rice in coated the rice with the butter and oil, I did not take the mushrooms or onions out some recipes asked the person to do that  ( too much work.Lol.) Before I did all that I heated up 6 cups of chicken broth, I didn't boil it just warmed it up. I ladled a bit at a time before I would pour another ladle in I would wait til it absorbed the one before, I ladled another. I then would take a handful of the parmesan and start to sprinkle it after the ladleful of
broth. The worst part is that you NEED to keep stirring while you do all this , DO NOT LET IT SIT! the 6 cups for me wasn't enough so I did 2 more cups of water, just plain old warm water and a small bit of milk.  My parents ACTUALLY liked it!!! So thayxwas a relief for me bc they're who I cook for therefore my biggest critics. On the other hand my dad did call it "freaky rice" (whatever that means.). Lol  Hopefully you enjoy too.

I love how easy it is also that it didnt take more than 20 min.and it can be eaten by its self or a small portion of fish. I ate it with tilapia. ��

I used:
3 cups rice (long grain)
6 cuos chicken broth
1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan
1/2 cup of mushrooms minced
1/2 cup of yellow onion minced
(Use a whole shallot if possible)
3tbs of unsalted butter
Slat and pepper to taste
1tbs veg oil
2 cups of warm water
1/3 cup of milk

I felt so cool making it like I was a real chef Lol I know I'm lame but I think I'm gonna try doing more complicated and different dishes. Something more out of my comfort zone. Woop! Try my version see if it works out for you!

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