Ingredients

  • 2 to 2-1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 whole scallions, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup canned creamed corn
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Put the vegetable broth in a saucepan and nring to a simmer.
  • In another saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add minced shallot and saute gently to soften but not color. Stir in remaining olive oil and whole kernel corn. Cook for a minute or two, then add rice and cook 1 minute, stirring.
  • Add wine and cook until it has reduced away, then add 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, stirring, then turn down to medium heat and continue cooking until liquid has been
  • absorbed. Continue adding broth, stirring, until each has been absorbed until rice is plump and just tender, but not mushy.
  • Stir in scallions and cook 1 minute, then add creamed corn, half of the Parmesan cheese and the butter. When hot, season to taste and serve in shallow bowls, topped with more Parmesan cheese.