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Review #8477 - Dated: 19th of May, 2013
Author: flabbergastered |
Rice risottos are great and actually having a designated rice that is available at the supermarket to make the perfect risotto from scratch is great, I am a huge fan of risottos and I used to buy the boxes of risotto that already had everything in them ready to go....but since discovering that the rice used was arborio (thanks the the food channel) I now know what to use and it isn't much different making a risotto from start to finish...well actually I shouldn't say there isn't a difference because there is a huge difference the taste!
By using the arborio rice and starting from scratch I can add my own flavours which are fresh and unlike the packet risottos I can ensure no added preservatives or colours etc which is always a better option. The instructions on the rice packet gives clear cooking instructions so really you can't go wrong, if you can boil water you can rice.
I was surprised however when I first used Arborio rice was how small the grains were, I knew from making risottos that the rice absorbs a lot of the water/flavour etc but still I was surprised and the little rice grains tripled if not absorbed 4 times it's size once all the liquid was absorbed.....and depending on what stock or liquid flavouring I use the rice absorbs it all and tastes amazing. I am amazed at how it changes and takes on any flavour!
Starting from scratch to make a risotto is probably easier than from a packet especially if using Arborio rice, find an easy recipe to follow and you won't regret it. Perfect as a meal by itself or use it to accompany a protein. I definitely love it and will continue to keep using it that is for sure. I love having to option to experiment with different flavours.
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