Risotto
Risotto is a classic Italian dish that has been around for centuries. The dish is made with rice, broth, and various other ingredients, and is typically served as a main course. There are many different recipes for risotto, and each region of Italy has its own unique version.
The earliest known recipe for risotto dates back to the 14th century. It was published in a cookbook called Liber de Coquina, which was written in Latin. This version of the dish was made with rice, cheese, and saffron.
Risotto became popular in the 16th century, when it began to be served as a first course at weddings and other special occasions. At this time, the dish was often made with meats and vegetables.
Advice
When making risotto, it is important to be patient and take your time during the cooking process. Start by toasting the arborio rice in oil or butter until it is lightly browned. Then, slowly start adding the broth, a ladle at a time, and stirring continuously until the broth is absorbed into the rice. Continue to add broth until the risotto reaches the desired texture. Be sure to add salt to taste as well as any additional seasonings. Lastly, stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter for a creamy finish.
Questions
Is risotto a pasta or rice?
Risotto is a type of rice dish.
Is risotto healthier than rice?
Risotto can be healthier than rice depending on the ingredients used. If the risotto is made with whole grains, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats, then it is a much healthier option than white or brown rice. Additionally, the creamy texture of risotto can lead to a lower calorie count than a bowl of rice.
How is risotto different from rice?
Risotto is a type of Italian rice dish that is cooked using a specific technique. The rice used is usually a starchy variety such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano. Unlike regular rice, risotto is cooked in a broth or stock and stirred continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to ensure it becomes creamy. It also requires more liquid than regular rice, as the rice absorbs the broth/stock as it cooks. Additionally, risotto takes longer to cook than regular rice, typically 20-30 minutes.
What do you put in risotto?
Risotto is traditionally made with rice, broth, butter, onion, and Parmesan cheese. Other ingredients often added to risotto include mushrooms, vegetables, seafood, and herbs.
What is so special about risotto?
Risotto is a creamy Italian dish made from short-grain rice. It is special because it is cooked in a way that enhances the starches in the rice, giving it a creamy texture. Risotto is also versatile, as it can be made with a variety of ingredients, including vegetables, seafood, and proteins. Finally, it is relatively easy to make and can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Is risotto served hot or cold?
Risotto is typically served hot.
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Recipes
Tomato Risotto
- parsley
- olive oil
- salt
- basil
- onion
- carnaroli rice
- pecorino romano cheese
- white wine
- red pepper flake
- red tomato
- garlic
- vegetable broth
- tomato
Mushroom Risotto With Peas
- salt
- pea
- carnaroli rice
- white wine
- shallot
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
- olive oil
- thyme
- garlic
- mushroom
- chicken
Baked Risotto With Greens and Peas
- salt
- arborio rice
- pea
- lemon juice
- garlic
- onion
- olive oil
- butter
- chicken broth
- parmesan cheese
- spinach
- green
Corn Risotto
- CORN STOCK (OPTIONAL)
- leek dark green
- salt
- black peppercorn
- carrot
- celery
- onion
- garlic
- corn cob
- RISOTTO
- arborio rice
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- leek
- corn
- white wine
- heavy cream
- black pepper
- chive
- butter
- corn stock
Spinach Risotto With Taleggio
- salt
- onion
- spinach
- arborio rice
- garlic
- celery
- chicken stock
- white wine
- butter
- taleggio
Risotto for Beginners
- shallot
- italian parsley
- vegetable oil
- arborio rice
- vermouth
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- chicken stock
- black pepper
- salt
Easy Parmesan "Risotto"
- parmesan cheese
- pea
- black pepper
- arborio rice
- white wine
- salt
- butter
- simmering chicken stock
Thai Curry Risotto With Squash and Green Beans
- salt
- coconut milk
- ginger
- lime
- butternut squash
- thai red
- green bean
- thai basil
- arborio rice
- shallot
- garlic
- makrut lime
- vegetable stock
- olive oil
Tomato and Basil Risotto
- salt
- salt
- tomato
- thyme
- arborio rice
- rosé wine
- onion
- sweet tomato
- basil
- parmesan cheese
- sugar
- olive oil
- garlic
- vegetable stock
Risotto With Sausage and Parsley
- black pepper
- onion
- arborio rice
- italian sausage
- white wine
- italian parsley
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- lemon
- butter
- olive oil
- chicken stock
Instant Pot Carrot-Saffron Risotto
- salt
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- saffron thread
- arborio rice
- carrot
- lower chicken broth
- butter
Baked Barley Risotto With Mushrooms and Carrots
- salt
- mushroom
- carrot
- pearl barley
- onion
- chive
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
Lemon Risotto with Summer Squash
- pepper
- salt
- summer squash
- carnaroli rice
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- lemon juice
- garlic
- olive oil
- parsley
- lemon zest
- vegetable stock
Farro Risotto With Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
- salt
- cherry tomato
- lemon zest
- farro
- white wine
- leek
- olive oil
- butter
- tarragon
- ears corn
- parmesan cheese
Risotto with Asparagus and Pesto
- salt
- garlic
- arborio rice
- white wine pinot grigio
- onion
- pesto
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
- asparagus
- vegetable stock
Leek Risotto With Sugar Snap Peas and Pancetta
- salt
- butter
- chicken stock
- arborio rice
- olive oil
- white wine
- chive
- pecorino romano cheese
- garlic
- pancetta
- leek
- sugar snap pea
Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto
- vanilla bean
- arborio rice
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- butter
- chive
- butternut squash
- onion
- vegetable broth
Risotto with Tomatoes and Corn
- salt
- salt
- tomato
- arborio rice
- white wine
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- sugar
- olive oil
- garlic
- ears sweet corn
- basil
- vegetable stock
Chive Risotto Cakes
- olive oil
- salt
- arborio rice
- italian fontina cheese
- greek yogurt
- black pepper
- egg
- chive
- panko
Baked Risotto With Winter Squash
- salt
- bread crumb
- ricotta cheese
- carnaroli
- leek
- onion
- winter squash
- saffron
- lemon zest
- squash broth
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- gruyère cheese
Mixed Grains Risotto With Kale, Walnuts and Black Quinoa
- pepper
- salt
- black
- walnut
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- garlic
- olive oil
- arborio rice
- black quinoa
- chicken stock
Butternut Squash and Bacon Risotto
- black pepper
- salt
- onion
- sage
- sage
- butternut squash
- arborio rice
- white wine
- smoked bacon
Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster
- salt
- onion
- lobster tail
- arborio rice
- brandy
- parmesan cheese
- chive
- butter
- chicken stock
Risotto With Eggplant and Tomatoes
- pepper
- salt
- eggplant
- tomato
- thyme
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- olive oil
- garlic
- arborio rice
- vegetable stock
Caramelized Onion and Fennel Risotto
- parsley
- olive oil
- onion
- fennel
- white wine
- salt
- sugar
- arborio rice
- rosemary
- garlic
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- vegetable broth
Farro and Arborio Risotto With Leeks, Herbs and Lemon
- pepper
- salt
- leek
- white wine
- herb
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- plump garlic clove
- arborio rice
- farro
- vegetable stock
BA’s Best Risotto
- black pepper
- white wine
- salt
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- japanese sushi rice
- butter
- olive oil
Risotto With Broccoli
- pepper
- broccoli
- carnaroli rice
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- garlic
- olive oil
- parsley
- vegetable stock
Three-Cheese-and-Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
- salt
- shiitake cap
- quinoa
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- shallot
- chicken
- olive oil
- porcini mushroom
Celery Risotto With Dandelion Greens or Kale
- salt
- dandelion green
- chive
- arborio rice
- white wine
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- parsley
- olive oil
- heart celery branch
- vegetable stock
Shrimp Risotto With Peas
- saffron
- pepper
- salt
- pea
- shrimp
- chicken stock
- carnaroli rice
- white wine
- onion
- parsley
- olive oil
- garlic
Risotto With Peas and Sausage
- salt
- leek
- lemon zest
- chive
- butter
- vialone nano
- white wine
- pecorino cheese
- olive oil
- garlic
- english pea
- chicken
- weisswurst
Risotto With Parsnips and Greens
- olive oil
- pecorino romano cheese
- salt
- onion
- arborio rice
- mustard green
- parsnip
- white wine
- butter
- garlic
- vegetable broth
- sage
Pan-Fried Risotto Cakes
- salt
- zest
- all purpose flour
- carnaroli
- parmesan cheese
- sage
- onion
- white wine
- butternut squash
- butter
- chive
- olive oil
- egg
- fontina cheese
- vegetable broth
Risotto al pomodoro
- basilico
- brodo vegetale
- burro
- cipolle dorate
- grana padano dop
- olio extravergine 'oliva cucchiai
- passata di pomodoro cucchiai
- pomodorini
- riso carnaroli
- sale fino
Easy Traditional Risotto
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- arborio rice
- butter
- garlic
- olive oil
- black pepper
- salt
Black and Arborio Risotto With Beets and Beet Greens
- pepper
- salt
- black rice
- beet green
- vegetable stock
- white wine
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- parsley
- garlic
- arborio rice
- beet
Mushroom Risotto
- butter
- garlic
- arborio rice
- cream
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- white wine
- butter
- olive oil
- eschallots french onion
- garlic
- mushroom
- chicken broth
- mushroom
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
Risotto With Pumpkin, Ginger and Sage
- RISOTTO
- black pepper
- salt
- leek
- sage
- ginger
- arborio rice
- white wine
- rennet parmesan cheese
- pumpkin seed
- olive oil
- butter
- winter squash
- parsley
- water
- PUMPKIN SEED TOPPING
- pumpkin seed
- olive oil
- salt
Mushroom Risotto
- mushroom
- shallot
- mushroom stock
- italian parsley
- vegetable oil
- arborio rice
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- salt
Wild Rice and Arborio Risotto With Corn and Red Pepper
- pepper
- salt
- rice
- bell pepper
- white wine
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- thyme
- ears corn
- arborio rice
- chicken
Long-Grain Rice Chicken Risotto
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- basil
- salt
- pepper
- grain rice
- butter
- garlic
- olive oil
- chicken breast
- chicken broth
Cracked Farro Risotto (Farrotto) With Parsley and Marjoram
- pepper
- salt
- farro
- white wine
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- marjoram
- water
- olive oil
- garlic
- shallot
- chicken
Risotto al telefono
- brodo vegetale caldo
- maggiorana
- mozzarella cheese
- olio extravergine 'oliva
- passata di pomodoro
- riso vialone nano
- sale fino
- scalogno
Baked Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
- onion
- arborio rice
- parmesan cheese
- sage
- white wine
- sage
- butter
- garlic
- chicken stock broth
- butter
- pumpkin
- parmesan cheese
- salt
Chicken & Mushroom Risotto
- olive oil
- onion
- arborio risotto rice
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- chicken thigh
- butter
- mushroom
- butter
- garlic
- bacon
- litre chicken broth stock
- parsley
Vegetable Risotto
- salt
- nutmeg
- arborio rice
- fennel leaf
- onion
- mushroom
- parmesan cheese
- green leaf lettuce
- butter
Risotto With Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
- salt
- pancetta
- pecorino romano cheese
- olive oil
- sage
- onion
- arborio rice
- white wine
- plum tomato
- approximately
- garlic
- thyme
Kohlrabi Risotto
- salt
- kohlrabi
- olive oil
- arborio rice
- white wine
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- parsley
- vegetable stock
Risotto al Salto
- salt
- carnaroli
- saffron thread
- onion
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- chicken stock
- butter
- clarified butter
Oven Risotto with Kale Pesto
- salt
- arborio rice
- parsley
- onion
- garlic
- white wine
- walnut
- tuscan kale
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- chive
- olive oil
Barley ‘Risotto’ With Turkey and Mushrooms
- parsley
- salt
- turkey meat
- pearl barley
- tarragon orteaspoon
- green onion
- shiitake mushroom
- stock
- butter
No-Stir Creamy Lemon & Herb Baked Risotto (it's magic!)
- parsley
- garlic
- arborio risotto rice
- black pepper
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- chive
- lemon rind
- lemon juice
- dill
- butter
- butter
- chicken stock
Butternut Squash Risotto
- arborio rice
- olive oil
- rosemary
- onion
- salt
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- butternut squash
- garlic
- vegetable broth
- parsley
- black pepper
Butternut Squash Risotto
- nutmeg
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- water
- chicken stock
- onion
- butternut squash
- arborio rice
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- sage
Risotto al gorgonzola
- brodo vegetale
- burro
- gorgonzola
- grana padano dop da grattugiare
- pepe nero
- riso carnaroli
- scalogno
- vino bianco secco
Tomato and Parmesan Risotto
- black pepper
- salt
- carnaroli rice
- tomato paste
- onion
- nutmeg
- cherry tomato
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- butter
- garlic
- chicken broth
Butternut Squash Farro Risotto
- crème fraîche
- farro grain
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- olive oil
- shallot
- butternut squash
- sage
- salt
- pepper
- sage
- garlic
- smokey bacon
- fontina cheese
- chicken
- nutmeg grinding
- grape seed
Spring Risotto (Instant Pot or Stove-Top)
- provolone cheese
- chive
- mint
- olive oil
- white wine
- leek
- basil
- arborio rice
- garlic
- prosciutto
- chicken stock
- asparagus
- mozzarella cheese
- butter
- lemon juice
- salt
Butternut Squash Risotto
- nutmeg
- salt
- white wine
- parmesan cheese
- water
- chicken stock
- onion
- butternut squash
- arborio rice
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- sage
Butternut Squash Risotto
- parsley
- salt
- special equipment champagne glass
- nonstick spray
- white wine
- butternut squash
- mushroom
- parmesan cheese
- risotto
- onion
- chicken broth
- butter
- olive oil
Vegan Risotto With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- arborio rice
- onion
- tomato
- vegan parmesan cheese
- basil
- parsley
- garlic
- olive oil
- vegetable broth
- black pepper
- salt
Risotto With Mushrooms and Thyme
- ASSEMBLY
- pepper
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- mushroom
- olive oil
- butter
- white wine vinegar
- garlic
- thyme
- RISOTTO
- white wine
- salt
- onion
- japanese sushi rice
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- olive oil
Risotto al salmone
- aglio spicchio
- aneto rametto
- brodo di pesce
- burro
- grana padano dop da grattugiare
- maggiorana ciuffo
- olio extravergine 'oliva
- pepe nero
- porri
- riso carnaroli
- sale fino
- scorza di limone andfrac12
- timo rametto
- tranci di salmone
- vino bianco andfrac12 bicchiere
Broccoli-Cheddar Oven Risotto
- salt
- cheddar cheese
- olive oil
- broccoli
- onion
- arborio rice
- white wine
- butter
- chicken broth
Chicken Risotto
- shallot
- chicken
- chicken stock
- vegetable oil
- arborio rice
- white wine
- butter
- salt
Baked Pancetta & Butternut Squash Risotto
- lemon juice
- salt
- sage
- thyme
- butternut squash
- arborio rice
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- onion
- parsley
- butter
- garlic
- pancetta
- chicken broth
Shrimp Risotto
- arborio rice
- shrimp
- salt
- white wine
- lemon juice
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- shallot
- olive oil
- parsley
- garlic
- chicken stock
- butter
- butter
- garlic
Risotto al limone
- acqua
- burro
- limoni
- olio extravergine di oliva
- parmigiano grattugiato
- pepe
- riso
- sale fino
- vino bianco
Smoked Salmon Risotto (Instant Pot or Stove-Top)
- parmesan cheese
- dill
- lemon
- onion
- white wine
- arborio rice
- chive
- garlic
- smoked salmon
- seafood
- butter
Pesto-ish Risotto
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- lemon
- turmeric
- carnaroli rice
- pine nut
- butter
- basil
- olive oil
- garlic
- vegetable broth
Spring Vegetable Risotto with Poached Eggs
- black pepper
- salt
- white wine
- white vinegar
- pecorino romano cheese
- flat leaf spinach
- fennel
- chive
- chanterelle
- arborio rice
- fava bean
- olive oil
- crème fraîche
- butter
- leek
- garlic
- egg
- chicken broth
Easy Baked Risotto
- parmesan cheese
- basil
- onion
- salt
- black pepper
- arborio
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- chicken broth
Morel Mushroom Risotto
- rborio rice
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- morel mushroom
- salt
- garlic
- heavy cream
- onion
- butter
- vegetable broth
- chive
- mint
Risotto With Milk
- salt
- hot cappuccino
- olive oil
- sugar
- lemon
- vanilla bean
- vialone nano
- mascarpone cheese
- white bread
- milk
Instant Pot Lemon Pea Risotto
- parmesan cheese
- pea
- lemon
- salt
- white wine
- arborio rice
- shallot
- chicken stock
- butter
Mussel Risotto
- chicken stock
- saffron
- salt
- pea
- onion
- parsley
- thyme
- celery
- arborio rice
- white wine
- black mussel
- parsley
- olive oil
- water
- tomato
- garlic
- peppercorn
Barley Risotto With Greens and Seared Scallops
- VEGETABLE PURÉE
- lemon juice
- coriander
- carrot
- sweet potato
- rutabaga
- onion
- shallot
- heavy cream
- salt
- bay leaf
- garlic
- olive oil
- TO FINISH
- pickled hot pepper
- vegetable oil
- swiss chard
- parsley
- halibut
- BARLEY
- barley
- salt
- vegetable stock
- onion
- bay leaf
- butter
Black Rice and Arborio Risotto With Artichokes
- vegetable stock
- pepper
- salt
- black rice
- thyme
- lemon
- white wine
- onion
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- garlic
- arborio rice
- artichoke
Prawn Risotto (Shrimp)
- pea
- milk
- butter
- olive oil
- arborio rice
- butter
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- garlic
- chicken broth
- prawn
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- vegetable stock
- pea
- lemon
Staple Ingredients
- salt 42%
- olive oil 35%
- white wine 34%
- butter 33%
- parmesan cheese 33%
- onion 31%
- garlic 30%
- arborio rice 26%
Common Ingredients
- parsley 15%
- black pepper 13%
- shallot 11%
- chicken stock 10%
- chicken broth 9%
- vegetable broth 9%
Usual Ingredients
- pepper 7%
- chive 6%
- mushroom 6%
- thyme 6%
- carnaroli rice 6%
- lemon juice 5%
- vegetable stock 5%
- butternut squash 5%
- water 5%
- heavy cream 4%
- pea 4%
- basil 4%
- sage 4%
- lemon zest 4%
- spinach 3% See More
- leek 3%
- lemon 3%
- chicken 3%
- shrimp 3%
- tomato 3%
- asparagus 3%
- carrot 3%
- celery 3%
- herb 3%
- bay leaf 2%
- red pepper flake 2%
- risotto rice 2%
- bacon 2%
- sugar 2%
- ginger 2%
- grana padano cheese 2%
- italian parsley 2%
- mascarpone cheese 2%
- nutmeg 2%
- porcini mushroom 2%
- rosemary 2%
- saffron 2%
- saffron thread 2%
- farro 2%
- kale 2%
- pancetta 2%
- pecorino romano cheese 2%
- vegetable oil 2%
- 1%
- cauliflower 1%
- egg 1%
- green onion 1%
- marjoram 1%
- milk 1%
- sale fino 1%