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Cooking is a super useful skill to master. And while a huge part of it is about knowledge and technique, no doubt having some top-notch equipment helps out massively. If you’re a budding new cook looking to expand your repertoire and improve your overall performance then here are 3 pieces of equipment that will greatly benefit you.

Food Processor

This may seem like a big investment, both in terms of money and in the space it will take up in your kitchen. But the doors it will open up for you are unparalleled and well worth the time and money. So many recipes will ask for certain ingredients to be ground or blitzed, and a good quality food processor will be able to handle anything that comes its way.

High-Quality Knife

You’ll no doubt have some sharp knives lying around your kitchen, so this may seem unnecessary. But the difference that a proper knife makes to your cooking process is enormous and a reason to upgrade. 

A Slow Cooker

Another one that takes up space but will make such a huge difference. So many food items are hugely improved by being slowly cooked. Think of tender meat and succulent vegetables that are minimal effort to prepare.

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Secrets for Making the Perfect Risotto https://cooking4all.com/secrets-for-making-the-perfect-risotto/ Sun, 02 May 2021 06:06:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9870 One of Italy’s most famous and popular dishes is risotto, a dish from the northern part of the country which combines rice with a broth in which it is cooked. Combined with butter, onion, parmesan cheese, and white wine, it’s hard not to love this classic staple. Making risotto can be a bit challenging especially […]

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One of Italy’s most famous and popular dishes is risotto, a dish from the northern part of the country which combines rice with a broth in which it is cooked. Combined with butter, onion, parmesan cheese, and white wine, it’s hard not to love this classic staple. Making risotto can be a bit challenging especially for novice cooks, but these three tips will help you perfect the craft.

Use the Right Rice

Italian chefs will let you know immediately that the rice you use is a key part of ensuring that your risotto turns out good. Don’t use cheap, long-grain rice. If you can find it, use short grain Italian varieties like carnaroli or vialone nano. If you can’t find those, bomba and arborio are acceptable substitutes.

The Correct Stock Makes All the Difference

It might go without saying, but choosing the right stock is also very important when it comes to making the dish, as it’s one of the bases. Any risotto containing fish or seafood should use a fish stock, while a veggie stock or a chicken stock can be good for other risottos. Never allow flavors to clash!

Don’t Constantly Stir

It takes a long time to prepare risotto and a lot of patience. A lot of time is spent watching it as it simmers in the pan, and it can be tempting to constantly stir around in the hopes that everything cooks evenly. However, don’t do this! This will agitate the rice and not allow it to properly cook. Only stir if you see the risotto drying up.

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Cooking is a super useful skill to master. And while a huge part of it is about knowledge and technique, no doubt having some top-notch equipment helps out massively. If you’re a budding new cook looking to expand your repertoire and improve your overall performance then here are 3 pieces of equipment that will greatly benefit you.

Food Processor

This may seem like a big investment, both in terms of money and in the space it will take up in your kitchen. But the doors it will open up for you are unparalleled and well worth the time and money. So many recipes will ask for certain ingredients to be ground or blitzed, and a good quality food processor will be able to handle anything that comes its way.

High-Quality Knife

You’ll no doubt have some sharp knives lying around your kitchen, so this may seem unnecessary. But the difference that a proper knife makes to your cooking process is enormous and a reason to upgrade. 

A Slow Cooker

Another one that takes up space but will make such a huge difference. So many food items are hugely improved by being slowly cooked. Think of tender meat and succulent vegetables that are minimal effort to prepare.

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Secrets for Making the Perfect Risotto https://cooking4all.com/secrets-for-making-the-perfect-risotto/ Sun, 02 May 2021 06:06:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9870 One of Italy’s most famous and popular dishes is risotto, a dish from the northern part of the country which combines rice with a broth in which it is cooked. Combined with butter, onion, parmesan cheese, and white wine, it’s hard not to love this classic staple. Making risotto can be a bit challenging especially […]

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One of Italy’s most famous and popular dishes is risotto, a dish from the northern part of the country which combines rice with a broth in which it is cooked. Combined with butter, onion, parmesan cheese, and white wine, it’s hard not to love this classic staple. Making risotto can be a bit challenging especially for novice cooks, but these three tips will help you perfect the craft.

Use the Right Rice

Italian chefs will let you know immediately that the rice you use is a key part of ensuring that your risotto turns out good. Don’t use cheap, long-grain rice. If you can find it, use short grain Italian varieties like carnaroli or vialone nano. If you can’t find those, bomba and arborio are acceptable substitutes.

The Correct Stock Makes All the Difference

It might go without saying, but choosing the right stock is also very important when it comes to making the dish, as it’s one of the bases. Any risotto containing fish or seafood should use a fish stock, while a veggie stock or a chicken stock can be good for other risottos. Never allow flavors to clash!

Don’t Constantly Stir

It takes a long time to prepare risotto and a lot of patience. A lot of time is spent watching it as it simmers in the pan, and it can be tempting to constantly stir around in the hopes that everything cooks evenly. However, don’t do this! This will agitate the rice and not allow it to properly cook. Only stir if you see the risotto drying up.

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