Best 5 The Best Risotto Recipes

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Risotto, a traditional Italian dish, is a creamy and flavorful rice dish that is both versatile and delicious. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there are countless ways to create the perfect risotto. This guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best risotto, from selecting the right rice to mastering the cooking technique. With a few simple steps and a little patience, you'll be able to create a restaurant-quality risotto that will impress your friends and family. So, let's get started on our culinary journey to discover the best risotto recipe!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST RISOTTO



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With relatively few ingredients (none of them being cream), the success of a classic creamy risotto depends largely on technique. We've tested all the methods and narrowed it down to a few easy-to-follow steps that will help you achieve perfectly cooked Italian-style rice every time. This basic recipe is delicious on its own and makes a wonderful base to add your favorite vegetables or protein.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups homemade chicken stock (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups arborio rice (see Cook's Note)
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Warm the chicken stock in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cover and keep warm while you make the risotto.
  • Heat the olive oil in another medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 10 grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves and 3 tablespoons butter, stirring until the butter has melted, about 1 minute.
  • Add the rice and toast, stirring only once, until it smells nutty and starts to turn light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has evaporated completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Ladle one cup of the warm stock into the rice and cook, stirring gently without stopping, until the rice has absorbed the liquid, 2 to 3 minutes (you will know it's time to add more stock when you move the rice aside and no liquid pools in the center).
  • Repeat this process, adding more stock a ladleful at a time, until the rice is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. (You may have a little stock left over. If so, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.) If you prefer your risotto on the saucier side, add more stock 1/4 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt and a few more grinds of black pepper and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.

HOW TO COOK A PERFECT RISOTTO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: low-sodium chicken stock, olive oil, shallot, shiitake mushroom, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, arborio rice, white wine, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups low-sodium chicken stock, or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 lb shiitake mushroom, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups arborio rice
½ cup white wine
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
¼ cup fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the stock to a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the stock is boiling, reduce the heat to low or remove the pan from the heat and keep nearby.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wide, tall pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent.
  • Add the shiitake mushrooms and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have cooked down.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, stir, and cook for 1 minute, until the butter has melted and the garlic is aromatic.
  • Add the rice and stir until fully coated in the mushroom mixture. Let the rice toast for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the white wine and cook until the wine has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1 cup (240 ml) of the hot stock and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the stock is fully absorbed.
  • Continue to add the stock, ½ cup (120 ml) at a time, stirring continuously, until the broth is fully absorbed, for 15-20 minutes. Depending on how fast the rice cooks, there may be leftover stock.
  • Once the rice is al dente, remove from the heat. Add the Parmesan and stir to combine.
  • Top with parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

GOURMET MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Authentic Italian-style risotto cooked the slow and painful way, but oh so worth it. Complements grilled meats and chicken dishes very well. Check the rice by biting into it. It should be slightly al dente (or resist slightly to the tooth but not be hard in the center).

Provided by Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 shallots, diced
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
4 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and their liquid, and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, and stir in the shallots. Cook 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, about 2 minutes. When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, pour in wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed. Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1130.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CREAMY RISOTTO



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Don't fear the risotto; this creamy restaurant favorite is easy enough, if you follow our simple steps.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring until well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring until absorbed, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Gently heat broth; keep warm.
  • Add about 1 cup of warm broth. Cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes total. The rice should be tender (but not mushy) and suspended in liquid with the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in Parmesan and butter; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately (risotto will continue to thicken as it sits). Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.

MAGNIFICENT 1ST PRIZE RISOTTO



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This recipe was part of what helped me win a cooking competition at school against 7 other people. I got it out of an excellent appetizer book and continue to make it!! Excellent served with any meal. (VEGETARIANS CAN SUBSTITUTE VEGETABLE STOCK FOR CHICKEN STOCK)

Provided by Mallina Cashew

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron thread (could do without, but adds colour and flavour)
5 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups risotto rice (could also use short grain sticky rice)
1 cup parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
  • Ladle a little stock into a small bowl; add the saffron threads and let infuse.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large sauce pan until foaming.
  • Add onions, stirring frequently, and cook for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Cook only until softened, not brown.
  • Add the rice and stir until the grains start to swell and burst; then add a few ladles of stock, saffron liquid, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir over low heat until liquid has beed absorbed.
  • Keep adding stock, letting the rice absorb the liquid before adding more.
  • STIR CONSTANTLY Test frequently just for the hell of it!
  • After about 20-25 minutes, the rice should be just tender and the risoto golden and creamy.
  • Take off heat and add 2/3 cup parmesan cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon butter, mixing until butter has melted.
  • Season to taste.
  • Transfer to serving plates and serve hot.
  • Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.8, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 939.2, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 19.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Use Arborio or Carnaroli rice, which are specifically designed for risotto and hold their shape well during cooking. Use flavorful broth, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and high-quality butter.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before adding the liquid helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy. Toast the rice in a little butter or oil until it is golden brown.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Don't add all of the liquid at once. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming too soupy.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly is essential to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning. Use a wooden spoon to stir the risotto gently so as not to break up the rice grains.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente: The risotto should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. It should not be overcooked, or it will become mushy.
  • Finish the risotto with butter and cheese: Once the risotto is cooked, stir in some butter and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. This will add richness and flavor to the risotto.

Conclusion:

Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. With a little practice, you can make perfect risotto at home. Follow these tips to make the best risotto possible:

  • Use high-quality ingredients.
  • Toast the rice before adding the liquid.
  • Add the liquid gradually.
  • Stir constantly.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente.
  • Finish the risotto with butter and cheese.

With these tips, you'll be able to make a delicious and impressive risotto that your friends and family will love.

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