Risotto is one of my favorite foods on the planet. It’s a major comfort food recipe, and is a perfect side dish for pretty much anything! This white wine and parmesan risotto recipe is creamy and cheesy, with just a hint of white wine. I love this as a side dish for my Garlic Salmon, but have also been known to eat a bowl of it on its own as a main course!
This is an easy parmesan risotto recipe that’s great all year-round, and will quickly become a family favorite. Scroll to the bottom of this post for more recipes to complete your meal!
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The reason wine is used when making risotto is that it lends flavor and a bit of acidity to the dish, which can help balance out its inherent richness. A big splash is added right after the rice is toasted and just before the main cooking liquid, usually broth, starts to get stirred in.
The Best Wines for White Wine and Parmesan Risotto:
You’ll notice that this recipe calls for a dry white wine. A few examples of dry whites are Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino and Chardonnay.
There’s no need to splurge on a really expensive bottle of wine for this recipe, but I always recommend buying a bottle that you’ll enjoy drinking, because you will definitely taste a hint of the wine flavor in the risotto. Plus you’ll have more to enjoy on the side! (Please note: the wine completely cooks out, so this a kid friendly recipe!)
I usually opt for a bottle in the $10-$15 range, like this Waterbrook Chardonnay, and pour two glasses. One for the risotto, one for me!
What is Arborio Rice?Arborio rice is an Italian rice variety that’s naturally high in starch. That’s what gives risotto its signature creamy texture! The key to cooking arborio rice to maximize its creaminess in risotto recipes is low heat, and letting all the liquid absorb before adding more. You can find arborio rice in most grocery stores in the rice section.
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FAQ
Do you add wine to risotto?
What kind of alcohol do you put in risotto?
What can I add to risotto to make it taste better?
Can you cook risotto with wine?
In conclusion, cooking risotto with wine is a simple yet effective way to enhance the flavors of the dish. Choose a dry, crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or a good quality Marsala wine to complement the other ingredients in your risotto.
Is risotto gluten free?
Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish which is cooked with broth until creamy. Rice is hundred percent gluten free, but risotto can’t always be gluten free. Risotto is cooked in broth. Broth can contain traces of gluten, often in the form of yeast extract. If a product is labelled gluten free and still contains yeast extract, it means all of the gluten has been removed, it is considered safe. Risotto can be gluten free in two ways, if it is made at home properly checking all the ingredients, being sure of none of the ingredients contain gluten. If ordered in a restaurant, double check with the chef to make sure it contain no gluten.
What wine should I drink with risotto?
But you need only a glass and the bonus is that you can drink the rest with the risotto.’ In general, Dryer advises trying a crisp, dry, unoaked white wine. ‘Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are the two I would reach for first, and unoaked Chardonnay is fine.’
Does wine add acidity in risotto?
Wine adds acidity in risotto. If you’re not into cooking with wine, you can always use lemon juice or wine vinegar diluted with an equal amount of water or stock. These are all just guidelines. In the end, play around and discover what you love.