Risotto can only be as good as the stock used to slowly cook the rice. I have almost always opted for chicken stock, but this poses a problem for vegetarians. Sometimes a garlic stock or a stock made ...
Anyone who has attempted to make a risotto knows the dish demands a nuanced approach. One wrong step could lead to a mushy texture or rice kernels that aren't fully cooked through. Part of the appeal ...
The secrets of making risotto at home are to use a warm stock, and fresh herbs, fresh herbs and fresh herbs to finish the dish. That's the advice of chef Ben Lloyd, owner of The Salted Slate, 186 ...