Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 6 cups chicken broth - heated and divided
  • 3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 cups diced leftover roast lamb
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1lb.mixed blend mushrooms, sauteed

Method

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions OR shallots and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the rice and stir well to coat, about 1 minute.
  • Next, pour in the wine and allow it to get absorbed by the rice, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, stir in the broth 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until the rice absorbs each 1/2 cup before adding the next 1/2 cup. Repeat this until you have used all but 1/4 cup of broth, reserving this for later.
  • After about 20 minutes, the rice should be tender but firm. Turn off the heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of broth, the cheese, leftover lamb, garlic and mushrooms.