Classic Risotto

Cookinero 3 May 2025

Risotto is one of the most popular dishes of Italian cuisine. The main ingredients for risotto are round rice, vegetable or chicken broth, onion and butter. If desired, you can use additives: mushrooms, seafood, chicken, vegetables. However, all options are based on the classic recipe, having mastered which, you can easily cook risotto with the addition of other ingredients.

How to cook Classic Risotto

Step 1

Classic Risotto

Chop the onion into small cubes.

Step 2

Classic Risotto

Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

Step 3

Classic Risotto

Melt a little butter in a saucepan, saucepan or frying pan with high sides, then add vegetable oil to it.

Step 4

Classic Risotto

Add the onion to the saucepan and fry until translucent over low heat for 2–3 minutes.

Step 5

Classic Risotto

Pour one third of the broth into the onions and bring it to a boil.

Step 6

Classic Risotto

Then add rice to the broth.

Step 7

Classic Risotto

Cook the risotto over low heat, stirring constantly, until the broth is completely absorbed into the rice. Add another third of the broth and repeat.

Step 8

Classic Risotto

Then add grated cheese, herbs, butter, salt and ground black pepper to taste to this (or a separate) saucepan with rice.

Step 9

Classic Risotto

Mix the risotto thoroughly and let it sit for 5-7 minutes. Serve the risotto hot, with a French baguette. Enjoy!

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