Risottos
Our risottos are already ready and creamy: here are just a few quick ideas to make them even more delicious with fresh ingredients!
🍚 Basic Recipe for Risottos
Basic Method:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan.
- Add the risotto and toast for a few seconds, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Deglaze with a splash of white wine (optional).
- Cover with boiling broth and cook until done, adding more broth as needed.
- At the end of cooking, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or a knob of butter.
- Stir in parmesan and serve immediately.
At this point, you can customize the preparation:
“Oriental Curry & Vegetables” Risotto 🟠 NEW
Exotic and fragrant: a journey of flavors!
Basic Method:
- In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil..
- Add the rice and toast for a few seconds, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Deglaze with a splash of white wine or lime juice.
- Add hot vegetable broth little by little, stirring continuously.
- Halfway through cooking add 2–3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- At the end of cooking, turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of coconut milk.
- Serve immediately.
Recommended Finishing Touch:
- Sprinkle with grated lime zest or parmesan
- Great to pair with chicken or sautéed vegetables
Time: 
11 minutes
Add:
- Seasonal vegetables in small cubes (e.g., carrots, zucchini, peas)
- Shrimp or chicken or spiced meatballs or vegetarian falafel
- A teaspoon of sweet paprika
- A drizzle of sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
Spiced, colorful, and original
3–4 minutes to finish
“Creamy Parmesan & Lemon” Risotto
Fresh, creamy, and fragrant: a burst of flavor!
Time: 15 minutes
Add:
- Grated lemon zest
- A knob of butter at the end
- Extra parmesan
- Pieces of smoked salmon
- or crispy speck
Fresh, creamy, and ready in an instant
2–3 minutes to finish
“Tomato & Basil” Risotto
Summer on your plate, ready in a flash!
Time: 15 minutes
Add:
- Chunks of fresh raw tomato
- Torn fresh basil leaves
- Burrata added at the end of cooking
- a drizzle of raw olive oil
✨ Fresh, light, and fragrant
⏱ 2 minutes to finish
Risotto al Pino Mugo – enriched version
Fragrant, comforting, and ready in a flash!
Time: 15 minutes
Add:
- A knob of butter at the end for extra creaminess
- Parmesan crisp
- Grated lemon zest for a fresh touch
- Chopped seasonal fresh herbs
✨ Bold and aromatic flavor
2–3 minutes to finish
Risotto “Rich Flavor with Speck & Parmesan”
Bold and indulgent, chef-worthy in just minutes!
Time: 15 minutes
Add to any Zanier risotto:
- crispy speck or pancetta
- Parmesan shavings
- freshly ground black pepper
Bold and indulgent, perfect for those who love intense flavors
3–4 minutes to finish
