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<\/a><\/p>\nRisotto is easy to make comfort food<\/h2>\n
Risotto is my favorite one-dish meal when I am looking for comfort food. I think you\u2019ll even be surprised at how easy it actually is to make this leek risotto recipe. This dish cooks slowly allowing the starches in the rice to be released into a creamy texture with an al dente bite to it…the thing that makes risotto so delicious. This version only requires saut\u00e9ing the leeks and garlic before adding the rice and broth. The rest is just some stirring — not constantly — but enough to release the starches. Which is easy to do if you are having a chat in the kitchen, listening to your favorite podcast, or simply playing some chilled out music while sipping away at a glass of wine. The toppiing is totally optional. To keep things really simple, just garnish with a little parsley and some grated parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n
Cooking tips for a perfect leek risotto<\/h2>\n\n- When preparing the leeks, remove the dark green leaves and use the tender white and light green parts. You’ll also want to make sure you wash the leeks thoroughly, to ensure there isn’t any grit in between the layers.<\/li>\n
- Arborio, a starchy short grain Italian rice, and is typically used for making risotto. Carnaroli is also an excellent choice.<\/li>\n
- Keep the broth lightly simmering on the stove as you add it to the risotto. You never want to add cold broth to your risotto!<\/li>\n
- For the risotto to achieve the sought-after creaminess, the starch from the rice needs to be released slowly. Add a ladle full of hot broth at a time, repeating as it gets absorbed, stirring every 30 seconds or so. Risotto is ready when the rice is al dente (about 20 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nJerusalem artichokes as risotto topping<\/h2>\n
Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, have a nutty sweet taste that resembles a potato with a hint of artichoke. And they are delicious! Thinly sliced and saut\u00e9ed in a skillet until tender and crisp on the edges, they are a terrific topping for this leek risotto. If you haven’t cooked with sunchokes yet, they are also perfect for roasted in the oven. Or try mashing them up after they are cooked and adding them to a risotto or use them to make a creamy soup. Though they aren’t always easy to find so head over to your local farmers markets to pick some up, or try a supermarket that is well stocked with local, seasonal vegetables.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLooking for more delicious risotto recipes?<\/h2>\n
Try my recipe for Herb & Spinach Risotto<\/a> or Barley Risotto with Feta and Kale<\/a>. Or check out my archives for lots more risotto recipes!<\/p>\n
Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, have a nutty sweet taste that resembles a potato with a hint of artichoke. And they are delicious! Thinly sliced and saut\u00e9ed in a skillet until tender and crisp on the edges, they are a terrific topping for this leek risotto. If you haven’t cooked with sunchokes yet, they are also perfect for roasted in the oven. Or try mashing them up after they are cooked and adding them to a risotto or use them to make a creamy soup. Though they aren’t always easy to find so head over to your local farmers markets to pick some up, or try a supermarket that is well stocked with local, seasonal vegetables.<\/p>\n Try my recipe for Herb & Spinach Risotto<\/a> or Barley Risotto with Feta and Kale<\/a>. Or check out my archives for lots more risotto recipes!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nJerusalem artichokes as risotto topping<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLooking for more delicious risotto recipes?<\/h2>\n