Risotto- where to start ?

[curly~sue]

Hello!

Does anyone have a tried and tested recipe for Chicken and Mushroom Risotto please ? I have not ever cooked anything like risotto before but I tried this in a restaurant recently and loved it.

Thank you, c~s

[kira000]

Hi,

I've used this one before. Its yummy. I like the bacon, but you could leave it out if you wanted.

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7744/wild-m ushroom-chicken-and-bacon-risotto


enjoy!

[Brooksy]

With risotto or paella, do get the rice grains well coated with oil for some minutes until just starting to colour. You`ll need 3oz rice per person About 1&1/2 cups for 4) & about 1& 1/2 pints of hot chicken stock which should be added gradually to the rice when ready. Traditionally these dishes are coloured with an infusion of saffron, but if you haven`t any or can`t afford it, then turmeric will give a nice colour. I also like to use paprika. The rice normally takes about 20 mins to absorb the liqid, being stirred occasionally. Don`t allow it to get soggy, Italians like theirs "al dente" as with pasta.