Recipe tip for making the perfect risotto
Patience is key to achieving a creamy consistency. Once the wine has cooked off, add the hot stock one ladle at a time, stirring and letting each addition absorb before adding the next. This slow process – over about 25 minutes – gradually releases starch from the rice, giving the dish its signature silky texture.
Don’t ditch the dark green ends of your leeks. They may seem tough but a quick fry in oil or butter will soon soften them up.
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