Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Risotto - with the right recipe, you will fall in love with this northern Italian food classic. We go on an Italian food tour and find a real risotteria, to find out what inspired my risotto recipe and how to make risotto at home!

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► Risotto (for 2)
1 cup round/short grain rice (Carnaroli is perfect but sushi rice works)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium shallot
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup stock
1 cup stock + 1 tsp sticky rice flour (or other starch)
20g / 1 Tbsp butter
25g / 1/3 cup grated parmesan

finish with pepper and chive OR add:

► Unsalted "Pesto" for the Risotto
50g fresh basil leaves
25g toasted pine nuts
1 medium clove of garlic
pepper
a piece of lemon zest
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp stock (or 1 Tbsp water)

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