"Peter Aitken" > wrote in
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> "Chris Lloyd" > wrote in message
> news:jrAxc.678707$Pk3.291714@pd7tw1no...
>> I would like to know what the proper risotto technique is, and what
>> is the best rice for making risotto? I was also wondering (more than
>> the last
> two)
>> what variables we can add to make the risotto more flavourfull, such
>> as a herb n' garlic risotto ext..
>>
>
> Arborio or carnaroli are generally considered ideal although there are
> probably others. Do NOT wash the rice - this is one of the few
> instances where washing is not desirable. You can make great risotto
> in the microwave, every bit as good as the stovetop method and a lot
> easier.
>
>

Curious... What about the constant stirring?

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