Basic Risotto
This is a very easy and basic risotto suitable as a base to add other flavours or to serve as a side dish. It is good as it does not require constant stirring.
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup sliced spring onion
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 litre water
- 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:30min ›
Ready in:40min
- Melt butter in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Cook spring onions in butter briefly then add the rice. Cook and stir for a few minutes to toast rice.
- Stir in water and season with chicken stock and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
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Reviews and Ratings
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Based on other reviews, I tried to add some flavor to this basic recipe. I added 3 tablespoons of butter, two cloves of garlic and used white onion because that is all i had around. I also used chicken broth instead of water. I ended up using a mix of parmeasan and reggiano cheeses. It turned out great! - 24 Jan 2007 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
I wish this wasn't called risotto - it doesn't use the correct rice or technique - this is not a short cut to risotto, it's a pilaf and it's not even that great. Look up a real risotto recipe and use that instead. - 22 Feb 2007 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
I love this recipe...with slight modifications. My fiance loves it, though it can be a bit bland, as other reviewers have mentioned. I used quite a bit more pepper than the recipe calls for, and I also add salt. I love the cheesiness, though some may not. Quick and easy....perfect! - 25 May 2006 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)