Name: Risi e Bisi with Ham and Parmesan
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 tbsp. butter -; 1 onion -; 1 Rib Celery -; 1 large clove garlic -; 1/2 c. dry white wine -; 2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock -; 1 1/2 c. RICE -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -; 1 3/4 tsp. salt -; 2 c. frozen petite peas (one 10-ounce package) -; One 1/4-pound piece deli ham -; 3/4 c. grated Parmesan -; 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper -

Ingredients for - Risi e Bisi with Ham and Parmesan

1. 6 tbsp. butter

2. 1 onion

3. 1 Rib Celery

4. 1 large clove garlic

5. 1/2 c. dry white wine

6. 2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

7. 1 1/2 c. RICE

8. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

9. 1 3/4 tsp. salt

10. 2 c. frozen petite peas (one 10-ounce package)

11. One 1/4-pound piece deli ham

12. 3/4 c. grated Parmesan

13. 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

How to cook deliciously - Risi e Bisi with Ham and Parmesan

1 . Stage

In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and boil until it almost evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Boil until the liquid is reduced to approximately 7 cups, about 20 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add the rice, parsley and salt and cook at a low boil, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the peas, ham, Parmesan and pepper.

3 . Stage

Notes: Petite Peas: Peas are one of the few vegetables that are usually better frozen than fresh. Frozen petite peas consistently have good flavor, a pleasant sweetness, and tender texture. In the springtime, if you can find truly fresh, sweet peas, by all means use them here. Just add them with the rice and parsley.

4 . Stage

Wine Recommendation: A light and unpretentious red will make the best partner for this dish. Look to the Veneto for the tart-cherry flavor of a crisp Bardolino or a slightly fuller Valpolicella.