Sig's Chocolate Risotto

1. 1

   melt butter gently, add the rice, simmer for five minutes,stirring all the time

2. 2

   add one cup of milk and the sugar to the rice , simmer until milk is absorbed stirring all the time

3. 3

   add another 1/ 2 cup of milk , cut the vanilla pod ,scrape the seeds into the simmering rice , stir all the time , until milk is absorbed,

4. 4

   add 1/2 a cup of milk at a time until all the milk is absorbed and the rice is cooked.

5. 5

   add the chocolate and rum ,take of heat and stir in the melting chocolate.

6. 6

   add the cocoa powder and stir in well

7. 7

   gently heat until just before boiling , serve immediately.

8. 8

   garnish with mint, strawberries, plums or and chocolate chippings of choice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.