California Avocado Risotto

Ingredients

 * 1 ½ Gallons as needed, chicken stock
 * 2 Cups Chopped shallot
 * 11/16 Cups olive oil
 * 4 Pounds Arborio rice
 * 2 Cups Dry white wine
 * As needed salt
 * 2 11/16 Cups Parmesan cheese,grated
 * ¾ Cup Chopped parsley, basil or cilantro
 * As needed Freshly ground white pepper
 * California avocado Salsa Recipe follows
 * As needed for garnish Herb sprigs
 * 1 Pound California firm-ripe avocado, for garnish
 * 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions
METHOD

Bring stock to a simmer; keep hot over low heat.

Meanwhile, sauté shallot in olive oil until just tender, about 3 minutes.

Stir in rice; sauté, stirring constantly, until outer covering is translucent, about 2 minutes.

Deglaze with wine; cook until almost all wine has evaporated.

Stir in with1 tablespoon salt.

Stir about 1 cup simmering stock into rice until almost all liquid has evaporated.

Continue stirring in stock 1 cup at a time, until risotto has cooked 12 minutes. Do not add stock the last 2 or 3 minutes; risotto must have almost no liquid when it reaches the 12-minute mark.

Immediately turn risotto out on an oiled sheet pan, spreading 1/2-inch thick; cool. Cool remaining stock; reserve for per-order preparation. Risotto can be made up to 1 day ahead; store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Take it out shortly before service.

JUST BEFORE SERVICE: slice avocado about 3/8" thick; brush with lime juice.

PER ORDER

Heat 3/4 cup prepared risotto, stirring in 1/3 cup simmering stock, until risotto is creamy but rice grains remain al dente. Add additional stock by the tablespoon as needed to reach correct consistency. Stir in 2 tablespoons Cheese, 1/2 tablespoon chopped herb, pepper to taste, additional salt, if necessary, then 1/2 cup California avocado Salsa. Serve in a heated Pasta bowl. Garnish with 2 slices avocado and herb sprigs.

California avocado SALSA

Gently fold together 4 pounds (8) firm-ripe California avocados cut into 3/8" dice, 1-1/2 pounds diced (3/8") and drained tomatoes, 6 ounces (1-1/2 cups) thinly sliced green onion, and 1/2 cup fresh lime juice. Season to taste with salt (1/2 tablespoon).