Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 cups of chicken stock, preferably homemade (1,250 to 1,500 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 ½ cups short-grain Italian rice, preferably Vialone or Carnaroli (about 250 g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature (45 g)
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (80 g) plus extra to pass at table
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground ground pepper