Risi Bisi Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Risi Bisi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 6 large shallots, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste; 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 6 cups basic vegetable broth (see recipe); 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced very thin, 1/8-inch thick and cut into narrow strips; 2 cups fresh peas, podded; 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup minced basil leaves; 1/2 cup minced mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
6 large shallots, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
6 cups basic vegetable broth (see recipe)
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced very thin, 1/8-inch thick and cut into narrow strips
2 cups fresh peas, podded
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/4 cup minced basil leaves
1/2 cup minced mint leaves

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat.
2
Add the shallots, salt and pepper.
3
Stir until soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Place the broth in a saucepan and simmer.
5
Add rice to shallots and stir to combine.
6
Ladle in 1/2 cup of broth and stir.
7
Increase the heat to medium-high and, for the next 25 minutes, continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
8
After 15 minutes, add the white wine.
9
After an additional 5 minutes, add prosciutto and peas.
10
Cook until rice is tender, about 5 more minutes.
11
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
12
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon rind, basil and mint.
13
Divide the rice among 4 bowls and serve.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 6 large shallots, peeled and minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Risi Bisi falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Risi Bisi

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