150²µ/5½´Ç³ú asparagus spears, stalks sliced into rounds and tips reserved
350g/12oz mixed button and chestnut mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch chives, snipped
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 large brown onion, chopped
275²µ/9¾´Ç³ú risotto rice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp oil
about 800ml/1â…“ pint hot chicken or vegetable stock
large knob of butter
75²µ/2â…“o³ú Parmesan, grated
100ml/3½fl oz dry white wine