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Chorizo Risotto

Risotto Rice You can choose Arborio rice, Vialone Nano rice, or Carnaroli rice depending on the desired texture. Arborio rice has fine grains and absorbs liquid well. It allows you to achieve a creamy texture risotto. Vialone Nano rice is rich in starch, making it very absorbent. If you want a creamy dish, this is the variety to select. Finally, Carnaroli rice is the easiest to use. It may be the ideal solution if you don't want to mess up your risotto. These three varieties are part of the round and long rice types, most suitable for making risottos. Their grains remain firm during cooking and have a greater capacity to absorb liquids than others. It is also possible to cook with another cereal, as is the case with saffron bulgur risotto. Make your own broth to make the chorizo risotto recipe irresistible. For a flavorful risotto, the broth is what makes all the difference. Making it yourself will allow you to customize it to your taste and with fresh ingredients. We offer a homemade vegetable broth recipe if you wish. White wine, a must for the chorizo risotto recipe. It is true that this instruction is a bit exaggerated: you can decide not to use this alcohol. However, it will add more flavor to your dish, in addition to the broth. This liquid also helps promote the development of starch, which is the desired outcome when making risotto. Do not add it all at once: prefer to add it in two times to allow the rice time to absorb the alcohol. Rest assured: the taste of the wine will not be as pronounced, it is just to enhance the flavor of the meal. Furthermore, using red wine instead of white is entirely possible if you prefer this drink. However, be aware that it will add a colorful touch to your dish. This can still be very nice if you want to add some color to the plate. Storing risotto Risotto does not keep at all, as it is a dish to be enjoyed immediately. This means you cannot cook it the day before to serve it the next day. And if you have any leftovers, why not use them to make a delicious rice cake with dried apricot coulis, for example? Be careful not to add broth if you want to make a sweet recipe. By staying creative, you will surely find other small dishes to make to eat on the same day. Do you have some charcuterie left after making your dish? In that case, why not make a chorizo and Basque cheese raclette or a chorizo tartiflette for next time? Plating the dish Pay attention to the presentation of your risotto to delight the eyes as much as the taste buds. Add parsley leaves, a sprig of thyme, or chives. Also, place a few shavings of Parmesan to whet your guests' appetites at a glance. Risotto, an Italian specialty known worldwide Originating from Northern Italy, risotto is traditionally served as a starter or as a side dish to the main course. In France, it is common to serve it alone, especially if it is garnished with seafood or charcuterie. Cooking with broth: quite an art! The key to successful risotto lies in cooking with broth and in the right balance. It is necessary to proceed little by little so that the rice gradually absorbs the liquid and to prevent the grains from sticking together and becoming pasty. It is also crucial to stir your dish constantly to ensure even heat distribution and homogeneous cooking. Have you ever tried making risotto and been disappointed with the result? Our advice: take your time and make several successive additions of liquid while checking the texture of the rice. A dish with multiple variations This rice-based dish exists in an infinite number of variations. It can indeed be prepared with pieces of vegetables, seafood, fish cubes, or meat. Among the essential Italian specialties, you will find: risotto alla milanese, which highlights beef marrow and saffron; risotto al nero, which owes its specific color to squid ink; risotto ai funghi, to be made in autumn with fresh mushrooms to fully enjoy the flavors of the forest. Our best risotto recipes Creamy and flavorful, risotto is popular for its great versatility. It can be made from a wide variety of ingredients, which allows for creativity in the kitchen. To achieve a delicious result, it is simply necessary to be methodical during the cooking process and take your time. Once you have mastered the technique, you won't be able to do without this incomparable dish. Envie De Bien Manger presents you with a selection of easy and delicious risotto recipes. If you want to impress your loved ones with a refined dish, try the Galbani festive risotto with scallops and saffron or the chanterelle and porcini risotto. 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For perfect flavor combinations, know that this Iberian charcuterie goes wonderfully with asparagus, split peas, and lentils. White rice, cream, and eggs also deliciously complement its taste by adding just the right amount of sweetness. By mixing flavors and textures, the chorizo risotto recipe takes you on a journey to Italy and Spain. It is relatively simple to make, provided you follow the successive additions of broth carefully. To vary the menus and pleasures, you can also take a look at our best risotto dishes. Thanks to this Italian specialty, you can easily enjoy seafood, fish, and vegetables. And to complete this selection, here is a page full of delicious dinner recipes.

Risotto Public
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Energy: 511 kcal / serving

Instructions

  • 1.   Step 1: Onion Preparation
    Wash, peel, and thinly slice the shallots and onion.
    Step 2: Broth Preparation
    Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the chicken or vegetable cubes according to your preferences.
    Step 3: Risotto Cooking
    In a sauté pan, sauté your shallots and onion in a drizzle of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.
  • 2.   Add the rice and stir until it becomes translucent: it should not stick to the pan.
  • 3.   It should become translucent to continue with the next steps. Step 4: Adding White Wine
    Add the white wine in two parts, making sure to mix it well with your rice over low heat. Step 5: Adding Broth
    Then add the broth to your risotto gradually while stirring.
  • 4.   Pour in a ladle and wait for the rice to absorb it before the next ladleful.
  • 5.   Continue until there is no more broth. Step 6: Chorizo and Cheese Preparation
    Grate your Parmesan and cut thin slices of chorizo. Step 7: Risotto Plating
    Wait for your dish to finish cooking before adding the cheese, thick cream, charcuterie, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • 6.   Let it cook for 5 minutes before letting it rest a bit.
  • 7.   Serve your chorizo and Parmesan risotto hot.
  • 8.   You can serve it with mushrooms or zucchinis or pretty red bell peppers for a colorful plate.

Ingredients for servings

  • 240 g of risotto rice
  • 50 g of parmesan
  • 150 g of chorizo
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 10 cl of white wine
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 basil
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 tablespoon of heavy cream
  • 1 onion
  • 1 paprika
  • salt (according to taste)
  • pepper (according to taste)

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Nutritional information *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    511 kcal
    26 %
  • Fat
    23,2 g
    33 %
  • of which saturated
    10,71 g
    54 %
  • Carbohydrates
    52,39 g
    20 %
  • of which sugar
    3,51 g
    4 %
  • Protein
    17,18 g
    34 %
  • Fibers
    1,35 g
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.

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