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
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.
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Julieta Campos
[email protected]This risotto was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the texture was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of risotto but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Wayne Hayes
[email protected]This risotto was so good! I made it for my husband and he couldn't stop eating it. The leftovers were even better the next day.
Clayton Thomas
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves risotto.
Zabi Mughal
[email protected]This was my first time making risotto and it was surprisingly easy! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The arborio rice cooked up beautifully and the flavors were amazing.
Kingsley Odamtten
[email protected]I've made this risotto several times now and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile dish that can be made with different vegetables or proteins. I especially like to add shrimp or chicken to mine.
Valarie Kimeli
[email protected]This risotto was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the texture was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Kamil Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of risotto but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaella Mcculler
[email protected]This risotto was so good! I made it for my husband and he couldn't stop eating it. The leftovers were even better the next day.
Maximilian Maximus
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves risotto.
MD korim Ali
[email protected]This was my first time making risotto and it was surprisingly easy! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The arborio rice cooked up beautifully and the flavors were amazing.
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[email protected]I've made this risotto several times now and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile dish that can be made with different vegetables or proteins. I especially like to add shrimp or chicken to mine.
Julia Madanhire
[email protected]This risotto was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the texture was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.