thread: whats the best risotto??

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  1. #4
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    Jan 2008
    Insular Peninsula - Sydney
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    A few ideas to get you started...

    Fennel, Roast Pumpkin and Chicken
    Duck, Orange and Asparagus
    Spinach, Pea and Mushroom
    Scallops, Mussels and Fennel
    Basil and Lemon
    Chicken, Bacon and Pea
    Apple & Thyme
    Spicey Sausage and Leek
    Spinach and Mushroom
    Beetroot and Horseradish
    Spinach, Gorgonzola and Walnut

    The possibilities are endless...great way to use up the contents of your fridge....what do you have to use up?

    Imho the key to a great risotto is the stock that you use - I usually start making a fresh stock whilst I'm preparing the other ingredients and then just ladle hot fresh stock from one pan into the other as I need it.
    You can alter the taste of the risotto by tailoring the stock to suit - if you are adding veggies to the risotto then add some of trimmings, leaves, etc to the stock pot - add some chopped tomato or tomato puree for a deeper colour and flavour - herbs that will survive the boiling - bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, curry leaves are all good additions.
    Last edited by TheBear; August 24th, 2008 at 09:19 AM.