Monaco

1.French 2.English || 1.Roman Catholic 2.Other || Name:Asparagus Risotto Recipe:4 cups white stock 10 pieces asparagus 2 tablespoons onion 1 clove garlic Olive oil, as needed 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup rice Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons flour 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 2 ounces butter (approximately) Directions: USA: 97% Country: Monaco: 99% || 2.Common dating activities include socializing, shopping, enjoying the beach,or watching a movie. || When:1419 From Whom: Beggining of rule by the House of Grimaldi. || USA: $39,676 Country: Monaco: $30,000 || 1.Tourism 2.Construction || Imports:France Exports:France || Men:76 yrs. Women:85 yrs. || Summer Average:79 Winter Average:46(Winter weather rarely falls below freezing) || 1.None 2.None 3.None || 1.The Principality of Monaco:French Alps surround one side, The Mediterranean Sea on the other. 2.Mont Agel: Monaco's highest point ||
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 * 1) Bring white stock to a boil in a large pot.
 * 2) Cut ends off 4 asparagus pieces and discard; add asparagus to pot. Slice remaining asparagus, steam, and set aside.
 * 3) Chop onion and crush garlic. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat. Add rice, stirring for two to three minutes. Add white wine and cook uncovered while stirring until liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Slowly stir asparagus-stock mixture into rice. Cook, stirring frequently, around 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
 * 5) To make Parmesan //tuiles// (thin, crisp wafers), combine flour and Parmesan cheese in a bowl and stir. Heat some butter over medium heat. Place spoonful of flour-cheese mixture over butter and cook until it turns brown and bubbles. Remove from heat and place on a rolling pin to shape. Repeat until mixture is gone.
 * 6) Place steamed asparagus and Parmesan //tuiles// on top of a bed of risotto and serve warm. ||
 * One Celebration or Festival:The national Monaco Holiday is November 19th, a celebration of the sovereignty and independence of Monaco ||
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 * Social Customs:1.During lunch hour in school parents may pick up their kids to go out to eat somewhere or eat at home.
 * Recreation:Top Sports include: soccer, sailing, tennis,walking/jogging,and swimming ||
 * **Government** ||
 * Type:Constitutional Monarchy ||
 * Leader:Minister of State Jean-Paul ||
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 * Monetary Unit:Euro ||
 * Exchange Rate:.7964 per dollar ||
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 * **Geography** ||
 * Climate:Mediterranean with mild,wet winters and hot,dry summers
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 * Environmental Issues:Air Pollution ||