risi e bisi

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  tbd
servings:  4

ingredients:
1 cup arborio or long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen peas - defrosted
1/4 cup diced, smoked ham or prosciutto
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

steps:
1.  wash rice in warm water until the water runs clear.

2.  put oil and onion in rice cooker.  saute 4 minutes.

3.  add all remaining ingredients except peas, ham butter and cheese.  stir and cover.

4.  cook until machine switches to "warm" function.  add peas and ham; stir.  close and let rest for 10 minutes.

4.  stir in butter and parmesan.  serve immediately.

- sam's club source, june/july 2007