THE ONLY BASIC RISOTTO RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED
There's a reason so many restaurants put risotto on their menus: It's not a dish most people attempt to cook at home. Risotto has an earned reputation for being fussy. This easy risotto recipe requires a attention and stirring, but at its core, it's really just rice and broth. And when those two simple ingredients come together, they create a creamy, almost magical dish that's well worth the effort. With a solid formula, like the one below, you'll be able to tackle any risotto recipe and have a gorgeous meal on the table in about 30 minutes.
Provided by Jennifer Kushnier
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan over medium. Reduce heat and keep warm.
- Melt the butter and heat the oil in a large skillet or wide-bottomed pot. Add the rice; stir to coat all the grains, 1 minute.
- Add 1 ladle of broth (½ cup to ¾ cup), stir, and leave it alone until broth is nearly absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. (Run a wooden spoon through it; rice should slowly fill in the channel.)
- Stir, add another ladle of broth, and stir again. Cook undisturbed until the broth is absorbed, 3 minutes. Repeat until about 1 ladle of broth remains, 15 to 18 minutes of total cook time for the rice. Turn off heat.
- Add salt, remaining broth, and cheese. Stir gently for 2 minutes. Serve immediately in warmed bowls, with more grated cheese over top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266, Carbohydrate 40, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 1 g
EASY PARMESAN "RISOTTO"
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.
RISOTTO FOR BEGINNERS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the stock to a simmer. Lower the heat so the stock stays hot while you cook the risotto.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the chopped shallot or onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly translucent.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir it briskly with a wooden spoon so that the grains are coated with the oil and melted butter. Sauté for another minute or so, until there is a slightly nutty aroma. Make sure not to let the rice turn brown.
- Add the vermouth or wine and cook while stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Add a ladle of hot chicken stock to the rice and stir every once in a while until the liquid is fully absorbed. When the rice appears almost dry, add another ladle of stock and repeat the process.
- Continue adding stock, a ladle at a time, for about 20 minutes or until the grains are tender but still firm to the bite, without being crunchy ( al dente ).
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 406 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 3 to 4 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EASY RISOTTO
Make and share this Easy Risotto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katymae16
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Add onion and saute 1 minute.
- Add rice, then cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Stir in water, bouillon, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes (don't lift the lid!).
- Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Rice should be tender but slightly firm, and the mixture should be creamy (if necessary, stir in a little hot water to reach desired consistency).
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 174.2, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6.5
BASIC RISOTTO
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick through the rice to remove any stones or foreign matter, but do not wash the rice before cooking.
- Using a large skillet with a heavy bottom, heat the olive oil over low heat and saute or "sweat" the onions until translucent, being careful not to allow them to color or brown at all. Add the arborio rice, stir to coat with the olive oil, and saute with the onions to toast each grain of rice, about 7 minutes. This toasting process adds the chewy, al dente quality that attracts so many people to risotto.
- Once the rice is lightly toasted, add the white wine slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon. (A wooden spoon is always preferable when making risotto, as a metal spoon tends to cut or injure the grains of rice. Constant stirring should be avoided for the same reason.)
- Preheat the chicken stock just to the boiling point, then have it ready at stoveside. After the rice has absorbed the white wine and the skillet is nearly dry, add one cup of chicken stock, stirring
- occasionally, and cook over very low heat until the stock is absorbed by the rice. Continue adding the stock, a cupful at a time, until all the stock has been absorbed. (Adding the liquid in stages, instead of all at once, allows the grains of rice to expand more fully, adding to the risotto's creamy texture.) Once the rice has been added to the pan, the entire cooking process will take about 17 to 20 minutes.
- After all of the liquid has been added, and the rice is chewy yet fully cooked, with a creamy texture; add the butter, Parmesan cheese, and the heavy cream. Stir to combine all the ingredients and serve immediately.
VERY EASY RISOTTO
This green onion and Parmesan cheese rice dish is easy, fast and doesn't require constant stirring!
Provided by Kim Sanchez
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook green onions in butter briefly, then add the rice. Cook and stir for a few minutes to toast rice. Stir in water, and season with chicken bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
OVEN-BAKED RISOTTO (SO EASY)
This wonderful and very convenient way of making a creamy risotto comes from German chef Tim Mälzer. He says: "While the risotto is baking in the oven, youll have enough time to prepare a yummy dessert." I hope youll enjoy this as much as we did! :) Note: The original uses mushrooms, but I used a mix of carrots and pak choi instead. Feel free to use veggies of choice adjusting sautee time as needed.
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In an oven-proof, greased (or non-stick) casserole dish combine rice, rosemary, allspice and pepper. Pour over applejuice and warm broth.
- Cover pan with aluminium foil and bake in the pre-heated oven at 180°C/350°F for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet and sautee onion and garlic clove until lightly browned. Add vegetables of your choice and sautee until nearly done. Set aside.
- After the rice has baked for 25 minutes, remove from the oven, uncover and add vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese and bake (uncovered) for another 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 389.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 13.4
CLASSIC RISOTTO (PLUS TIPS FOR PERFECT RISOTTO)
Creamy and yummy! Best when served immediately as it continues to thicken. You want it "saucy". Stir in additions such as asparagus, peas, cooked shellfish, ham or mushrooms at the end for a hearty, delicious risotto. From www.usarice.com
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat water and broth in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and cook until soft. Add rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed.
- Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup water-broth mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
- Cook for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency.
- Stir in cream, cheese, tomatoes, salt, pepper and remaining butter. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
- 10 TIPS FOR PERFECT RISOTTO FROM USA RICE:.
- •Choose the right rice. Risotto is best with U.S. Arborio or medium grain rice. The starch in these grains absorbs flavors easily and takes on a creamy texture.
- •Use a heavy pan with a thick bottom and sides to help distribute heat evenly. Make sure it's large enough to hold the cooked rice. The rice will expand to about three times its original volume.
- •Don't rinse the rice. This removes the starch which gives risotto its wonderful creamy consistency.
- •Sauté the rice in butter or oil. This coats each grain, allowing the rice to slowly absorb moisture and resulting in a creamier risotto.
- •Use a simple, dry white wine. Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay always works well in risotto recipes. Risotto dishes also pair well with these wines.
- •Keep the broth at a simmer when adding to the rice. Hot broth keeps the temperature at a more constant level, ensuring even and continuous cooking.
- •Add broth one cup at a time, allowing the broth to fully absorb before adding more. The gradual addition of broth and slow cooking helps produce creamy risotto.
- •Stir often. This keeps the grains in contact with the liquid for even cooking, prevents the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan, and helps to develop a creamy consistency.
- •Get creative! Stir in additions such as asparagus, peas, cooked shellfish, ham or mushrooms at the end for a hearty, delicious risotto.
- •Risotto is done when the rice is al dente -- creamy, yet firm in the center. Never let rice dry out when making risotto. For a creamy texture, the rice should always -- from start to finish -- be kept under a "veil" of broth.
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