White Risotto

This White Risotto is absolutely delicious as it is, but it's also the perfect base for creative exploration. Enjoy the simple, savoury rice dish or add your favorite protein or vegetables. It's gonna be awesome no matter what.

In witchcraft, as in life, it's good to have a strong foundation in the basics. Whether you're a musician practicing your scales or a magical practitioner doing simple energy work, these are crucial steps to becoming more creative.

And just like every witch has white candles, clear quartz crystals, and rosemary, the kitchen witch needs base recipes as well. Those simple witchcraft ingredients are so powerful on their own, but they're also ready to become any spell because they're so flexible and versatile. And with simple base recipes, we can create dozens of delicious variations based on the mood or energy we want to create. Where would a kitchen witch be without them?

What makes White Risotto so awesome?

This White Risotto is a base recipe that is completely delicious all on its own. It can definitely be a delicious meatless meal alongside a gren salad, crusty bread, and a glass of wine. I had to save half the recipe for something I'm sharing next week, and let me tell you, it was hard not to just eat it all straight away. This risotto is creamy and savoury, with deep layers of flavor built throughout.

But if you did want to get creative and add something to it, this is a delicious canvas to work with. Stir in fresh garden peas or top it with slices of delicious grilled chicken. Work in your favorite fresh herbs of stir in your favorite seafood. There's no wrong answer here, only delicious possibilities.

Magical Properties of Rice

As a staple grain, rice has also been used in witchcraft for centuries. It's a symbol of abundance as well as protection. Place a bowl of rice in your home or on your doorstep to absorb unhelpful energies. Dispose of and replace the rice every few weeks. Do not bring the rice back into your home as its full of al the stuff you want to get rid of. To attract abundance, add rice to your money bowl to draw prosperity into your life.

For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this dish. You'll find the full details in the recipe card below.

• Chicken or vegetable stock - It won't be vegetarian because of the Parmenan, but if you want a meatless recipe, use vegetable stock. I use stock cubes either way.
• Green onions - You'll need the white part for cooking and the green part for garnishing.
• Celery
• Olive oil
• Butter - salted is fine, use what you have
• Arborio rice
• White wine - I like pinot grigio for this.
• Parmesan cheese - grated

Tips for making White Risotto

As with any risotto, the key is patience. You will need to tend to it, but this makes it perfect for meditative stirring and infusing your dish with the energy you desire. Start by sauteeing your vegetables in oil and butter. Once they're soft, stir in the rice and coat it in the fat. Let it cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to smell nutty.

Then our stirring journey begins. Start by stirring in the wine, the add the stock, about a half cup at a time, stirring all the while until the liquid is absorbed. Just keep adding liquid and stirring until the rice is tender and creamy. It will take about 20 minutes. Then you'll stir in a bit more butter and Parmesan cheese. That's all there is to it. Serve it with a scattering of green onion.

Sometimes basic is absolutely awesome. This White Risotto is the perfect example. Sure, you could dress it up, but you might be too busy eating to even think about it.

Looking for more awesome risotto recipes? Try this Lemon Risotto or some meaty Risotto Bolognese.

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Recipe from Jamie Cooks Italy by Jamie Oliver.