heat in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat:
extra-virgin olive oil

add and sauté (approx. 5 mins):
garlic (pressed)
brown mushrooms
asparagus
toasted chicken (precooked)
cashew nuts
cilantro
thyme

transfer ingredients to a bowl.
in the same saucepan add and stir (approx. 5 mins):
arborio or carnaroli rice

once grain is translucent with a white dot in the centre, add:
white wine

once wine is absorbed, add, stiring frequently a ladleful at a time of
chicken stock (preheated)

after approx. 18 minutes (rice should be al dente), add:
ingredients from bowl
remaining chicken stock
butter
salt & pepper

serve at once.

1 cup



8 cups




14 cups
2 tbs
to taste