Risi e Bisi -

5 from 3 votes

Risi e Bisi

Traditionally made with fresh spring peas, Risi e Bisi is Italian comfort food at its best. This dish is creamy, flavorful and always a favorite in our house!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: peas, rice, risotto

Servings: servings

Calories: 526kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium chicken stock can substitute vegetable broth
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 oz. diced pancetta
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup arborio rice
¼ tsp black pepper
3 Tbsp dry sherry
10- oz. frozen peas thawed
2 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into cubes
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1-2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

Using a medium saucepan, add chicken stock and place over medium heat. (Note: This is to heat the chicken stock so that it’s hot when it’s added later.)
Using a separate large skillet or small Dutch oven, add olive oil and place over medium heat.
Once hot, add pancetta and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic and continue sauteing for 1-2 more minutes, stirring often.
Add rice, pepper and dry sherry; stir until well combined. Continue sauteing, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 more minutes.
Add 1-1½ cups of chicken stock; stir until well combined. Sauté, stirring often (almost constantly) for 3-5 minutes, or until the liquid has fully absorbed into rice. Continue adding chicken stock a ladleful or two at a time until all of the liquid has been added. (Note: If rice is still not fully cooked once all of the liquid has been added, add ½-1 cup of hot water. The rice should be creamy and al dente, but not crunchy.)
Add peas; stir until well combined. Continue sauteing, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes.
Add grated Parmesan cheese and butter; stir until butter has completely melted.
(Note: The finished dish should be slightly soupy, so it’s ok to stir in a bit of hot water before serving.)
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

To avoid over-salting, add salt only at the table as the chicken stock, pancetta and Parmesan cheese are all salty ingredients.

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