Lundberg's Basic Risotto
Risotto is actually an Italian cooking technique used for a native Italian rice, Arborio. This old world method involves stirring hot liquid little by little into the rice for about 20 minutes, which will create a dish unlike any other rice recipe you have tried. Risotto is prepared this way and served immediately to preserve the unique, gourmet texture of a very creamy sauce around al dente, pasta-like rice kernels. Never rinse this rice before cooking!
While you may add the stock all at once and cook this rice as you would other rices, it will not have the smooth, creamy texture of risotto. We recommend you try our Basic Risotto recipe and enjoy a most unique, classic Italian gourmet experience.
Cooking Instructions:
- 1 cup Lundberg® California White Arborio
- 1 tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4-5 cups hot stock (or water)
- 1/2 cup white California wine (optional)
Heat olive oil in a heavy non-stick 2-quart pot. Saute onion in oil until translucent. Add rice and stir rice until grains are coated with oil Add wine and stir constantly on medium heat until wine is absorbed. Add 1 cup hot stock or water, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, adding the remaining liquid 1 cup at a time. This rice creates its own creamy sauce; add additional liquid if creamier texture is desired. Remove from heat, stir in cheeses and serve immediately. For variety add fresh herbs and chopped vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking.