Classic Italian Dishes: Risotto
Italian cooking is very difficult to pin down -- almost every city and town has its specialties, and there are regional trends too; the end result is a huge number of local cuisines rather than a single national cuisine. However, there are some dishes that you will find almost everywhere, and that are now standards among the many Italian communities scattered across the globe.
Making Risotto
Making
risotto is a bit like learning to ride a bicycle: Takes a bit of practice at
first, and concentration thereafter.
Risotto agli Asparagi
Asparagus are perfect for a spring risotto.
Risotto alle Fragole
The
combination sounds unlikely, but strawberries work very well in risotto -- Two
variations on the theme.
Risotto ai Funghi
A heavenly
risotto made with porcini.
Risotto coi Gamberetti
Ristto
with shrimp is an excellent beginning to a romantic meal.
Risotto al Gorgonzola
It's the
perfect cheese for a satisfying risotto.
Risotto Mantecato alla Fontina
A rich, creamy, cheesy feast-day risotto.
Risotto alla Milanese
One of
the symbols of Milan: a sinnfully tasty risotto made with saffron.
Risotto al Nero di Seppie
The
ink adds mystery (and taste) to a risotto made with squid or one of its
relatives.
Risotto alla Pitocca
A
satsifying chicken risotto.
Risotto al Salto
What to do
with leftover Risotto alla Milanese.
Risotto al Vino
Risotto with
red wine is surprisingly good.
Riso e Luganeghe
Rice with
sausage, one of the most classic dishes of the Veneto.
Risi e Bisi
Rice and Peas, the
classic feast day dish of the Venetian Doges.
Sformato di Riso
A classic; if
made in a ring mold it's the perfect vehicle for presenting a stew (which goes
into the well).
Insalata di Riso
Chilled Rice
Salad, wonderful in summer, and unbeatable on a picnic.
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