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3 Tbsp. butter
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1/2 c. sliced shallots
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1 1/2 c. Arborio rice
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3/4 c. sliced shitake mushrooms
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1 1/2 Tbsp. minced roasted garlic
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1/2 c. dry white wine
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5 x to 6 c. rich vegetable or possibly chicken stock, divided
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1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or possibly Asiago cheese
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1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
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1 c. young asparagus, stalks trimmed and sliced diagonally about 1/4 inch
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long, blanched
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1/3 c. minced fresh chives
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salt and freshly grounded pepper to taste
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fresh lemon juice
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Garnish could be additional shaved Parmesan cheese and some deep-fried basil
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sprigs, of course this is optional
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