Risotto, Italian creamy rice

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish from northern Italy. Rice (arborio, carnaroli, or vialone nano) is slowly cooked in broth with constant stirring, releasing starch and achieving a creamy consistency.

The key step is mantecatura, stirring in cold butter and Parmesan for a silky texture. The most famous is risotto alla milanese with saffron. The perfect risotto has an all'onda consistency, meaning it ripples on the plate.