Risotto a la Vodka

Risotto a la Vodka

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp avocado/olive oil

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 large shallots, small dice

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• ¼ tsp chili flakes

• ¼ cup tomato paste

• ½ cup vodka 

• 1 cup arborio rice

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup parmesan cheese

Yields 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Warm your stock in a small pot until warmed through. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, and add the oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the shallots and saute for three minutes. Add the garlic and saute for one minute until fragrant. Add a portion of the kosher salt and the chili flakes to bloom in the fat. 

Add the tomato paste and saute with the alliums for three minutes until fragrant. Add the arborio rice, and toast for two minutes. Lower your heat and carefully add the vodka, stirring immediately. From here, gradually add ½-1 cup of stock in batches, stirring constantly. Once a round of stock is absorbed, add the next, and so on. 

When all the stock is absorbed, add the heavy cream and continue stirring until a beautiful pinkish hue and the rice is tender. Fold in the parmesan cheese, check for seasonings, and add the remaining kosher salt as needed. Serve immediately, and enjoy!