Spicy Andouille Risotto

Get a large, deep pan on the stove and heat the Olive Oil (1 dash) over medium high heat. Brown the Andouille Sausages (4) until cooked through and golden for about 4-5 minutes. While it is cooking give it Salt (1 pinch) to season it.

While the sausage is cooking, pour the Chicken Stock (2 3/4 cups) into a small pot right next to the pan. Gently warm it over low heat to get it ready. When the sausage is done, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

Add the Butter (2 Tbsp) to the same pan and let it start to melt. Then add the small Shallot (1) , Garlic (1 clove) , Saffron Threads (1 pinch) , Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp) , and Sriracha (1/2 tsp) . Let them get fragrant for 30 seconds.

Add the Arborio Rice (1 1/4 cups) into the pan and let it just get toasted for a minute. Then pour in the Dry Red Wine (1/2 cup) to deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits in the pan. Let the wine absorb into the rice for a minute.

Stir the andouille and the Manchego Cheese (1 cup) into the risotto, then take the pan off of the heat. Scoop it into pretty bowls and top it with a sprinkle of Fresh Cilantro (to taste) . Serve immediately and enjoy!