Risotto is among the iconic Italian dishes and at the same time among the dishes that cause culinary lovers to fail in the kitchen. What are the most common mistakes when cooking risotto and why do so many experienced chefs fail in this rice specialty?
The first mistake starts in the store when choosing the products for it. If you want to cook successfully, choose a special rice for risotto, not the first one you see. The in this case is carnaroli rice.
Another wrong step is to wash the rice while cooking the risotto. This washes away the starch and you can't get the desired creamy consistency typical of risotto.
Cooking rice for too long is also not a good option. This will spoil the texture of the dish. Read in the risotto recipe or on the rice package exactly how much it should be cooked and do not go over that time.
Another mistake that rookies make is to stir the rice mixture at all time. Set your hob to the right heat, so that the dish does not burn and trust the process.
A mistake in making risotto is when too many spices are added. If you want to get an authentic Italian taste, add butter and the spices in the recipe you're following. We do not advise you to add other additional aromatic herbs, because you risk spoiling the dish.
