Risotto.

[JoyfulCook]

Risotto is probably one of the most conventional ways to cook short-rice in Italy. It’s usually eaten as a primo, on its own before the main course. But in the Italian tradition the risotto alla milanese is also paired with a juicy braised veal ossobuco. Through time the meal has been exported to every part of the world and each country has enhanced that delectable dish with their culture and their colors.


Risotto Milanese

What makes each risotto unique is the local ingredients that give the dish its character. Risotto alla Milanese is arguably the most famous Italian rice dish, flavored with saffron and resembles Spanish paella, which makes sense due to the Spanish rulership over Milan for nearly two centuries.

Risotto is not only versatile, but easy to make, and as such the dish has found popularity around the world, from home kitchens to those of the finest restaurants.
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Today the dish is served extensively, almost unchanged, in the kitchens and restaurants of the world. Ingredients as varied as scallops, lobster, truffles, veal, mushrooms, squid ink, snails, asparagus, duck, sausage, pumpkin and almost anything else are paired with this classic dish.

There are so many great risotto dishes to choose from here on food.com well over 1,000!

Please share your best loved risotto recipe here for us all to enjoy.

[**Jubes**]

I love risotto ....and this is a different way to enjoy it

Here's a different way to cook and serve with a baked risotto. It travels well and can be a good addition for a "bring a plate" or "potluck" dish . Leftovers are great reheated too

(tasty cheese used is an Aussie cheddar cheese ....so can be subbed with a cheddar )




(terrible photo though)
Asparagus and Bocconcini Risotto Bake (Slice)

[duonyte]

That looks great, need to remember that for the next potluck.

This microwave method works well, microwave risotto

I loved the flavor of this risotto, although I would make it with white wine next time - the color was unappealing to me, Red Wine and Goats Cheese Risotto With Caramelised Baby Onions

[JoyfulCook]

Jubes that Risotto bake really looks lovely, I was running my eye down the recipe and when I saw two bunches of Asparagus... I realised it was a recipe for lots of people! i have kept that thanks

[JoyfulCook]

duonyte that microwave recipe looks really good, I am going to try that for sure thanks for posting it.

[Chocolatl]

This probably isn't "real" risotto, but I don't care! It's easy and good.
Easy Risotto

[JoyfulCook]

Chocolatl wrote:
This probably isn't "real" risotto, but I don't care! It's easy and good.
Easy Risotto

This looks great, I love 'easy' if I really don't have the time, thanks for posting that.

[**Jubes**]

I love easy too.....and the photo sure looks good

[JoyfulCook]

**Jubes** wrote:
I love easy too.....and the photo sure looks good

I hope to try it this weekend!

[Sharon123]

I love risotto, wonder if there is such a thing as whole wheat arborio rice?

Here are my risotto recipes:

Squash and Kale Risotto

Creamy Butternut Risotto

Porcini, Caramelized Onion and Sage Risotto

Kiss the Cook Good Risotto Primavera

Vegetable Risotto with Curry Sauce
Pesto Walnut Risotto
Creamy Brown Rice Risotto .
Grilled Tomato Risotto With Roasted Portobello Mushrooms
Popeye Risotto With Beefy Balsamic Mushrooms
Beet Risotto With Greens
Vegetarian Suppli With Cheese and Porcini Mushrooms

[JoyfulCook]

Thanks Sharon - what a choice!

[Panda Rose]

In our hose left over risotto is shaped into little cakes and fried till crispy. Make sure your oil is very hot before adding the rice or else it will stick.

[JoyfulCook]

Panda Rose wrote:
In our hose left over risotto is shaped into little cakes and fried till crispy. Make sure your oil is very hot before adding the rice or else it will stick.

Hi there Panda, great to see you here. that's a great idea - yum. must try it thanks for that tip.