Mexican Street Corn Risotto

Give risotto a Mexican spin with this creative RiceSelect® Arborio Rice dish. Made in the traditional way, it veers into Latin territory with the addition of corn, lime, cotija and plenty of peppy seasonings!

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Serves
4
Total Time
40
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
30

Ingredients

  • null 4 cups chicken broth
  • null 2 tbsp olive oil
  • null 2 tbsp butter, divided
  • null 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • null 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 1 1/2 cups RiceSelect® Arborio Rice
  • null 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • null 2 tsp chili powder, divided
  • null 1 tsp cumin
  • null Juice of 1 lime
  • null 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null 1 tsp pepper
  • null 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • null 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • null 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • null Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the broth over low heat to keep it warm.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add rice to the skillet, stir to coat the grains with oil. Cook for 2 minutes until the rice is slightly translucent. Begin adding the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. This process should take about 20 minutes.
  4. Once the rice is al dente, stir in the corn, chili powder, cumin. Lime juice, and remaining butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon into a bowl. Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, green onions, and sprinkle with remaining chili powder. Serve with a lime wedge.