Ingredients
cooking spray4 ounces asparagus, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces1teaspoon unsalted butter1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1⁄3cup finely chopped onion or shallot1⁄3cup finely chopped carrot1cup (Rice Cooker) Arborio rice1⁄3cup dry white wine or vermouth3cups (standard liquid measure) water, chicken or vegetable stock (may mix)4tablespoons heavy cream¼cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese¼teaspoon ground white pepper
Preparation
Lightly coat the steaming tray of the Cuisinart® Rice Cooker with cooking spray. Place asparagus in steaming tray; reserve. Place the butter and olive oil in the cooking bowl of the Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Cover, turn on and wait one minute. Stir in the chopped onion and carrot and cover; cook 1 minute. Add the rice; stir to coat completely. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the wine; cover. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the wine is completely bsorbed. Add the water or stock; stir. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking. Place the asparagus filled steaming tray on the cooking bowl and cover. Cook until the Rice Cooker switches to Warm, about 5 minutes longer. When Rice Cooker switches to Warm, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and white pepper. Replace the steaming tray over the cooking bowl and let stand on Warm for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir the steamed asparagus into the risotto. Serve hot.
