# Risotto recipes? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 17, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557 "2008-12-17T14:34:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/1 "2008-12-17T14:34:45Z")
Here’s what I’m thinking: Butter Olive oil Vidalia onion Arboreo rice White wine Chicken stock Crimini mushrooms Salt and pepper Plum tomatoes, diced Pancetta Freshly-grated parm What are your variations? ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/2 "2008-12-17T14:48:44Z")
My Asian risotto invention. The creaminess of the risotto with the coconut milk is an added plus. Brown the chicken with all the preceding ingredients. Take it out and start making the risotto alternating stock, curry paste and coconut milk to taste. Add the chicken back and the vegetables after about 7 minutes (assuming a 20 minute risotto). Butter Peanut oil Spring onion or leek chopped Mild curry paste of your choice Fresh chopped ginger Salt and pepper Chicken breast in chunks Arboreo rice Chicken stock Coconut milk Chopped vegetables (brocolli, snow peas, water chestnut. peas, beans) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/3 "2008-12-17T14:51:42Z")
Ooh! That sounds awesome, with a slight hint of holiday cheer to boot. I wonder if shrimp would work better than chicken. And I don’t know if I can find curry paste. My local market pretty much sucks when it comes to Asian foods. ---
**Author:** ![Lightray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightray/32/391_2.png) [@Lightray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightray)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/4 "2008-12-17T15:05:03Z")
I actually prefer shallots to onions, which I think can overwhelm the risotto. And I almost always add peas or snow peas. I’ve also had some nice risotto using red wine instead of the white wine/stock combo; it was a stronger flavor (and red), but good. Also had a nice risotto that used orange juice as the liquid, with golden raisins. It was sweeter, but getting onions in your bite _really_ overpowered the taste. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/5 "2008-12-17T16:51:55Z")
I like to sear some scallops, then cut them up and add in near the end. Also, substitute fish stock for the chicken variety. ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/6 "2008-12-17T16:56:04Z")
I like this one. It’s simple and subtle…and goes great with roasted chicken! Lemon Onion Risotto 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup onion, chopped 3 (maybe 4, if needed) cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp butter the zest and juice of one large lemon Add olive oil and butter to sauce pan and heat over medium low. When butter is melted, add onion and cook until the onion begins to clear. Add rice and continue cooking for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add 1 cup of broth, and continue stirring constantly until broth has been mostly absorbed. Add in second cup of broth and repeat process. Continue adding broth a cup at a time once the previous liquid is absorbed, then test for doneness. The rice should have a creamy texture, with the actual grain yielding to teeth with a little pressure. If rice is not done, more broth can be added. At the end, add lemon juice and zest, stir, and serve. Makes 4 servings, ½ cup each ---
**Author:** ![Carl\_Corey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Carl\_Corey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carl_Corey)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/7 "2008-12-17T17:09:48Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I like to sear some scallops, then cut them up and add in near the end. Also, substitute fish stock for the chicken variety. But does it taste like vagina? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/8 "2008-12-17T18:33:15Z")
Lemon zest! Of course! I like the shallots idea too. ---
**Author:** ![malkavia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malkavia/32/5621_2.png) [@malkavia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malkavia)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/9 "2008-12-17T18:38:59Z")
> [@Carl\_Corey](#): > > But does it taste like vagina? So glad I wasn’t the only person who opened this thread simply to use the word vagina. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/10 "2008-12-17T19:46:46Z")
My fav recipe is a variation of a arroyo con pollo. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risotto-recipes/477557/11 "2008-12-17T20:20:42Z")
> [@Carl\_Corey](#): > > But does it taste like vagina? I don’t know; I’ve never dated your sister.