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Basic Risotto

September 24, 2015 by 918 Plate 27 Comments

Basic Risotto | 918 Plate

Last year, Justin and I attended a free technique class at Williams-Sonoma for risotto. Little did I know I would come away with a love for risotto and the process both. It was so much fun to watch and experience, and was a great way to show a food that is notoriously daunting isn’t all that hard after all! Plus…free food always tastes better!

Basic Risotto | 918 Plate

Even though you have to watch it carefully, this risotto is so creamy that it makes it worth it. It can be a side dish, or you can pack it with vegetables and other good things to make it a complete meal. The possibilities are endless. I can’t wait to share my favorite local-mix-in variations with you.

Although Arborio rice is kind of pricey, here’s the deal: it only takes 1/4 C. per person per serving, so it goes a long way. It grows. Trust me. Our first time we made it, we had a Dutch oven full of it once it was cooked, and I had to eat it for lunch at work for a week. Risotto is also something that I seem to always have the ingredients on hand in the pantry (is anyone else a chicken stock hoarder?), so it actually comes together quicker than you think! I also love salting it at the end. It gives the rice a nice bite.

Basic Risotto | 918 Plate

Have you made risotto? Is it on regular rotation? What are your favorite mix-ins and variations?

xx Hillary

5 from 11 votes
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Basic Risotto

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Author 918 Plate

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C. Arborio rice
  • 2 T. dry white wine
  • 2 T. butter
  • 1/4 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2/3 carton of chicken stock/broth
  • 1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm chicken stock on low heat in a small saucepan.
  2. In a bigger saucepan, melt butter on medium-low heat.
  3. Sauté onions in butter until translucent.
  4. Add in rice and wine, coating until all rice grains look opaque on the outside edges with a white dot in the middle.
  5. Ladle in first scoop of broth.
  6. Stir until broth is nearly absorbed.
  7. Continue to ladle one scoop of broth at a time, stirring and waiting until it is absorbed before adding another.
  8. When rice is tender (broth should be nearly gone), stir in a healthy handful of Parmesan cheese. (You can even add a pat of butter here :))
  9. Salt and pepper to taste and enJOY!

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Basic Risotto | 918 Plate

Filed Under: Entree, Gluten Free, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: arborio, onion, rice, risotto

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    I don’t think I’ve actually ever made risotto before so this is really helpful! It’s good to know that a little goes a long way – that’s always a plus. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Definitely, Sarah! I promise it’s not as difficult as they make it seem! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    I’m Italian — risotto is in my blood. That is an Italian’s comfort food. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      I hope my recipe matched up to your expectations!

      Reply
  3. Leslie @ Bessie Bakes says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is definitely a great foundation for risotto. I love making it in the fall and winter because it’s so filling and, like you said, you can add so many different vegetables. I love that you added white wine too, it adds such a nice clean flavor!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      I agree about the wine…plus, everyone can use some wine in their cooking 😉

      Reply
  4. Platter Talk says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    We love risotto and your basic preparation looks perfectly delicious!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      We do too!!

      Reply
  5. Binjal's VEG Kitchen says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    perfect basic recipe!!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Nate says

    September 27, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Just bought the rice and ingredients for your Risotto for our end of the world party tonight and the Broncos game! Ha ha

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 27, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      baller! thanks, good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

    September 27, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    What a beautiful risotto. It looks like it’s cooked perfectly.

    Reply
  8. Steph @ Steph in Thyme says

    September 27, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    I’m obsessed with risotto. So creamy, comforting, and delicious for Fall. it doesn’t need to be dressed up or fancy, a basic risotto is just perfection.

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:15 am

      SAME! I’ve been taking leftovers for lunch!

      Reply
  9. Noor says

    September 27, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    risotto is one tricky dish, but judging by the looks of your dish…looks like you have nailed it. Atta girl!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:15 am

      Thanks, Noor! I tried! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    Risotto is so tricky to get right, thats why I like the simplicity of this recipe, might just give it a try.

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Good luck!

      Reply
  11. Ciao Florentina says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:16 am

    5 stars
    Risotto is everything to me! I can eat it at every meal dressed up in different flavors !Yum!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:17 am

      I wish I had enough on hand to keep it around like that!!

      Reply
  12. Whitney says

    October 2, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    I’ve always meant to check out one of their classes! Glad to see it is worth it! I need to try this dish soon!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 3, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Yeah! I thought it was very informative. I think they do one every month!

      Reply
  13. Amber @ Slim Pickin's Kitchen says

    October 3, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love making risotto! It’s so comforting and soothing to me. I love with with sweet corn and seared scallops.

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      October 3, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Scallops and corn sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
  14. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect! I love the use of white wine .. this looks amazing .. I cant wait to try it!!

    Reply
  15. Oana@AdoreFoods says

    October 7, 2015 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    Risotto is a tricky recipe. There is nowhere to hide unfortunately. Yours looks just perfect!

    Reply

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