Cook-Together Risotto
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jennyema
Chef Extraordinaire
I made some last night and it was delicious. Leeks, Arborio rice, broth, green peas and cheese.
I was sloppy and didn't clean the pan after wilting the leeks and before toasting the rice, so it had some burnt bits of leek that made it look bad.
I was sloppy and didn't clean the pan after wilting the leeks and before toasting the rice, so it had some burnt bits of leek that made it look bad.
jacky77
Senior Cook
HMM, i have yet to try risotto...sort of scared of it. I'd love to see some pictures of everyones finished products....
Saphellae
Head Chef
I made some risotto last week, I cooked brown rice in coconut milk and a bit of water, fish sauce, and a few other yummy things. Threw some shrimp into it when it was done. Very tasty! The brown rice nuttiness adds to the coconut milk for sure.
I keep forgetting the risotto! Gad!
Saphellae
Head Chef
I'll make mine in a few days and post a picture!
jacky77
Senior Cook
still in fear of the risotto...ok i better get to it...maybe sunday...
spork
Head Chef
I fear the risotto mafia.
I know...wonder what I'm going to do when I post my rice cooker risotto. I made it with the wild rice blend in a RICE COOKER...turned out nice and I only stirred it three times.
The brown rice risotto experiment will be this weekend. I'm using regular long grain brown rice.
If I have time this weekend, I'll give it a try. I bought some short grain brown rice.
Zereh
Head Chef
You can substitute 1 T lemon juice + 1/4 c water for the wine.
Here's the recipe I made. It was creamy and yummy. I tried a couple pics on my camera; now if only I could find the usb connection for the camera I'd be set. Anyway, here's the recipe and I highly recommend it. I did end up using 1/2 c of the asparagus cooking water for my last addition of liquid:
Asparagus Risotto Recipe
Simply Recipes <--- love this blog & always have great success with her stuff
1 pound asparagus
3 Tbsp plus 1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
About 3 1/2 cups chicken stock, could also substitute some of the asparagus cooking water for stock*
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
Prepare the asparagus by breaking off discarding the tough ends (about the last inch of the spear). Cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces (tips longer, base shorter). If your asparagus are especially large, cut into even smaller (bite-size) pieces. Bring a saucepan with a quart of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes. At the end of two minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus pieces to an ice water bath to shock the asparagus into a vibrant green color and to stop the cooking. Drain from the ice water bath and set aside.
In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp butter on medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for a few minutes until translucent. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring until nicely coated.
While the shallots are cooking, bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan.
Add the wine. Slowly stir, allowing the rice to absorb the wine. Once the wine is almost completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup of stock to the rice. Continue to stir until the liquid is almost completely absorbed, adding more stock in 1/2 cup increments. Stir often to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking and stirring rice, adding a little bit of broth at a time, cooking and stirring until it is absorbed, until the rice is tender, but still firm to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Note the stock amount given is approximate. You may need a little more or less. If you end up needing more stock and you find yourself without, just use water or the cooking water from the asparagus.
Gently stir in the Parmesan cheese, the remaining 1 teaspoon butter, and the asparagus. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Kathleen
Cupcake
I made risotto once... out of a box.
At least it was a "Product of Italy"
At least it was a "Product of Italy"
I made risotto once... out of a box.
At least it was a "Product of Italy"
How was it?
It was decent enough. Cheese flavored, went well with whatever I served it with, I think it was chicken.
Not something I feel the need to do again, but I would. I happened to see it in the store and grabbed it. Made a quick and easy side while I was grilling.
Not something I feel the need to do again, but I would. I happened to see it in the store and grabbed it. Made a quick and easy side while I was grilling.
First time I went to make risotto I accidentally grabbed orzo noodles. LOL!
Saphellae
Head Chef
lol Alix.. how did THAT work out??? lol
I made the risotto tonight... PICS!!!!
- Saute onions in sesame oil until opaque, on medium high heat
- Add 2 cups brown rice and stir for about 1 minute to mix it well
- Reduce heat.. to the higher side of medium low
- Add 2 cans of coconut milk and 2 cups of water
- Add about a quarter cup of fish sauce, juice of 2 limes, rind of 1 lime, salt, red pepper flakes
- Stir constantly for about 30 - 40 minutes on medium low heat (not too low, not a boil and a smidgen less than a simmer) and make sure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom, I used stainless steel and it hardly stuck
- Add 2 cans of rinsed baby peas and bag of hulled shrimp (cooked or uncooked - they will cook fast)
Note, you may need to add more water during cooking time. You can also top with basil or coriander (I didn't have either on hand) and extra lime juice if you wish.
Eat!
I made the risotto tonight... PICS!!!!
- Saute onions in sesame oil until opaque, on medium high heat
- Add 2 cups brown rice and stir for about 1 minute to mix it well
- Reduce heat.. to the higher side of medium low
- Add 2 cans of coconut milk and 2 cups of water
- Add about a quarter cup of fish sauce, juice of 2 limes, rind of 1 lime, salt, red pepper flakes
- Stir constantly for about 30 - 40 minutes on medium low heat (not too low, not a boil and a smidgen less than a simmer) and make sure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom, I used stainless steel and it hardly stuck
- Add 2 cans of rinsed baby peas and bag of hulled shrimp (cooked or uncooked - they will cook fast)
Note, you may need to add more water during cooking time. You can also top with basil or coriander (I didn't have either on hand) and extra lime juice if you wish.
Eat!
