4 best risotto recipes, the secrets of perfect preparation (+ bonus video)

Risotto is one of the most interesting dishes that has an excellent taste. It will be a good choice both for dinner with the family and for a festive table. And today there are many options for cooking risotto. We at joy-pup offer the best step by step recipes.

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Risotto with mushrooms

Such a dish is nutritious, and also has a special taste. To prepare it, you need the following ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic, minced
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter spoons
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is soft. Add rice and continue frying until rice is translucent. Add the broth little by little, stirring each time, until the rice is cooked through. About 20 minutes. At the same time, sauté the mushrooms in another pan and add them to the rice at the end. Add the wine, salt and pepper and continue cooking the risotto for another 5 minutes. Add butter and parmesan, stir and serve.

Risotto with pumpkin

This is an unusual recipe that will be a good option for the autumn season. Try this dish and you will be delighted.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic, minced
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup pumpkin, diced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter spoons
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is soft. Add rice and continue frying until rice is translucent. Add the broth little by little, stirring each time, until the rice is cooked through. At the same time, fry the pumpkin in another pan and add it to the rice at the end. Add the wine, salt and pepper and continue cooking the risotto for another 5 minutes. Add butter and parmesan, stir and serve.

Risotto with chicken and peas

Such a dish can easily replace pilaf and even children will like it. Read how to cook it step by step.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic, minced
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter spoons
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is soft. Add chicken and continue frying until chicken is golden. Add rice and continue frying until rice is translucent. Add the chicken broth little by little, stirring each time, until the rice is done. Add the peas, wine, salt and pepper and continue cooking the risotto for another 5 minutes. Add butter and parmesan, stir and serve.

Risotto with shrimps

Seafood is often used to make risotto. They add spice and tenderness to rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic, minced
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups fish broth
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter spoons
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step cooking

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is soft. Add shrimp and continue frying until they turn pink. Add rice and continue frying until rice is translucent. Add the fish broth little by little, stirring each time, until the rice is done. Add the wine, salt and pepper and continue cooking the risotto for another 5 minutes. Add butter and parmesan, stir and serve.

To be continued…