Ravenous for Risotto
Even though risotto is rice, don’t think it’s just any rice. Risotto is usually made from arborio rice that, when handled with love and patience, can be coaxed into a bowl of creamy goodness. When made properly, starches are released from the grains of rice, which accounts for risotto’s creaminess. It is often thought that cream is added to risotto for texture, but this is actually considered a faux pas among risotto connoisseurs unless, of course, it’s for taste. Stella Culinary has great tips on how to cook risotto, including “restaurant risotto” and the great cream debate.
Like pasta, risotto is a blank canvas to which you add your choice of seasonal ingredients to turn it into a masterpiece, but the key to perfect risotto is patience. Slowly integrating the rice with butter and liquid is the only way to achieve a creamy finish. Check out this video for a risotto tutorial and then dive in to our roundup of risotto recipes and you’ll see why we’re ravenous for risotto.
Risotto Bianco from Lisa is Cooking. Simple with a little parmigiano-reggiano.
Squash and Pancetta Risotto with Fresh Herbs via Verses from my Kitchen.
Mushroom Risotto from Inspired Taste.
No Face Plate delivers this vegan Creamy Fall Vegetable Risotto.
Beer and Artichoke Risotto with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Cured Ham uses (you guessed it) beer instead of wine for a liquid base.
Mushroom Risotto from Le Petit Ogre.
What's Gaby Cooking stirs up some Creamy Arugula Risotto.
Beetroot and Pine Nut Risotto with Chevre Dressing from Wholesome Cook.
The New York Times cooks up Lemon Risotto with Summer Squash that is bright and delish!
Lemon and Thyme Risotto with Mushrooms via Notes of a Foodie.
Gourmade at Home makes Basic Risotto simple and easy.
Daily Unadventures in Cooking puts together classic flavors with Fig and Gorgonzola Risotto.
This non-traditional Barley Risotto from Farm to Table Geek uses dandelion greens and fresh veg for a healthy treat.
Grilled Shrimp Risotto from The Culinary Chronicles.
Cook Sister! puts together a bright palate with Asparagus, Lemon and Mint Risotto.
Fresh Pea Risotto via What's Gaby Cooking.
Make a "Springsplosion" with Fennel, Lemon and Parsley Risotto courtesy of Two Spoons.
Shutterbean brings us Zucchini and Summer Squash Risotto that has a touch of lemon to it. Yum!
Get your veggies in with this Spring Vegetable Risotto from The Parsley Thief.
Risotto goes to brunch with A La Mode's Risotto with Poached Egg and Bacon.
Smitten Kitchen makes a rich risotto with this recipe for Tomato and Sausage Risotto.
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