After prep proceed to cook Aroborio
rice in the usual way until it becomes the creamy Risotto we know and love: Sauté shallot in butter for just a few seconds / Add 2 C
of rice and cook together for 1 minute / Add wine and cook until it nearly disappears, another minute or so / Season lightly now with salt & pepper, and adjust when risotto is nearly finished / Add about half
of the lemon zest and juice / Stir in simmering liquid 1/2 C at a time until it just covers the
rice / Allow
rice to simmer, uncovered, with occasional stirring until broth has «disappeared» into the
rice, then add more liquid until
rice is barely covered again and stir / Proceed in this manner until
rice is tender and creamy, about half an hour / Heat up
additional broth or
water if a little more is needed / When
rice is tender or nearly so, adjust seasoning, add seafood, if any, and the rest
of the lemon / Cook just a few more minutes until seafood is done / I like risotto «juicy» so I stop cooking while there's still plenty
of liquid present / Optional: stir in 2 T
of butter / Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro, dill or parsley, a slice
of lemon.
Anecdotally, this is how I made Squash Risotto for four: * In a large saucepan melt 2 tablespoons
of butter and sauté 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, scallion or leek for a few minutes / then add 1 1/2 cups Arborio
rice to the mix / continue to sauté for five minutes along with a finely chopped teaspoon
of sage or rosemary, stirring often / meanwhile, in another saucepan heat 2 1/2 cups
of stock or plain
water to a simmer and hold / add 1/2 cup white wine to the
rice mix and let it cook away until liquid almost disappears / add a teaspoon
of salt and more if needed when risotto is done / begin adding simmering liquid 1/2 cupful at a time, stirring until liquid is nearly cooked away / add
additional liquid 1/2 cup at a time and, once again, stir and allow to cook until liquid is almost gone before adding more.
1 1/2 cup uncooked white
rice 1 28 oz can plum tomatoes, tomatoes chopped, liquid reserved 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 medium garlic cloves, crushed 1 large onion, chopped 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1
additional teaspoon
of adobo sauce 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 15.5 oz cans
of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup vegetable broth or
water 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro leaves