Risotto

Italian food · rice · cooking

Italian comfort food. Risotto is one of the most common ways Italians cook rice, and it's loved for its creamy texture that feels fancy but is actually fun to make.

Slow and steady cooking. You cook risotto by slowly adding hot broth bit by bit to rice, stirring it often so it releases its starch and becomes creamy instead of fluffy.

Creamy ingredients. Most risottos have butter, onion, white wine, and Parmesan cheese mixed in, which makes them taste rich and savory.

Golden saffron magic. Saffron, a rare and expensive spice, was originally used in risotto both to flavor it and give it a beautiful golden yellow color.

Flexible flavor base. You can make risotto with broth from meat, fish, or vegetables, so there are endless versions to try depending on what you like.