Preparing a Perfect Risotto at Home

Depending on the taste of each consumer and the person preparing the recipe, a good risotto includes onion, butter, white wine, salt, broth, rice, grated parmesan cheese, and whatever you want to add to give a special flavor to the rice, such as foie, mushrooms, fish, etc. However, in Italy, they actually eat it without added ingredients, just with the rice and the creamy flavor of the cheese. The key to obtaining a good risotto is to ensure that the rice doesn't overcook or become mushy. To achieve this, we need to keep a close eye on the clock and taste it regularly to check how it's coming along. The trick is to remove the rice when it is almost done but not completely. Even if we think it will come out undercooked, we should take it out of the pot early because if it overcooks, there's nothing we can do. It's similar to cooking pasta, where it should be at the optimal cooking point. It is also important to mix all the rice with the cheese and wine that we add carefully. And as we noted earlier, if we want to mix ingredients, it's essential to know when to incorporate them into the rice. Cooking Recipes Once you've read the steps to achieve a good risotto, here are some recipes that we know will be perfect for preparing and offering a very Italian meal or dinner to your guests. (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for preparation details) Milanese Risotto This risotto tastes delicious, with the flavor of saffron and parmesan cheese. Risotto with Zucchini and Peas Follow this recipe step by step for a delicious Italian risotto. Shrimp Risotto This tasty and simple shrimp risotto is prepared with white wine and a touch of chili powder. It turns out very delicious and is ideal for a couple's dinner. Mushroom Risotto A risotto with porcini mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes This beautiful colored risotto has a delicious flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and the aroma of olive oil... Porcini Mushroom Risotto Delicious risotto with porcini mushrooms. Lobster Risotto A very tasty Italian risotto recipe (Italian rice) with lobster. Risotto with Nonna's Porcini Flavorful Italian rice with porcini mushrooms. It makes a great first course, or served with a salad, it equals a complete meal. Lemon Shrimp Risotto This lemon risotto can be served with shrimp or chicken. It turns out creamy and with a very rich flavor.