Cheesy Garlic Cilantro Risotto

Cheesy Garlic Cilantro Risotto Ingredients

3 tbsp butter1 cup onion (finely diced)6 cloves garlic (finely minced)1&1/2 cup arborio rice (or other short grain rice)6 cups chicken stock (kept warm)1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnishing)2 tbsp cilantro (chopped, plus more for garnishing)

Steps

Into a large pan over medium high heat, add butter.Once melted, add onions & garlic, saute until onions turn translucent.Add rice & saute, stirring until rice is slightly toasted.Add 3 cups chicken stock, stir constantly until liquid is absorbed.Keep adding chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time stirring constantly until all chicken stock has been used & absorbed into the rice (entire process usually takes around 30 mins)Once all stock has been used & rice is al dente, thick & creamy, added parmesan cheese, salt & pepper.Stir until well combined.Fold cilantro in & taste to adjust seasoning.Scoop onto serving plates, garnish & serve warm.