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How To Make Risotto

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Cook 20-30 Minutes

How To Make Risotto - Tutorial with Photos - Step 7: Cook 20-30 Minutes

Cook 20-30 Minutes

Photo © Danilo Alfaro

Cook 20-30 Minutes

Total cooking time will be 20-30 minutes. The risotto is done when it's al dente, meaning that the grains are tender but still firm to the bite, without being crunchy.

Remember, a cup of uncooked arborio rice should absorb 3-4 cups of stock, but if for some reason you've added 4 cups of stock and the risotto still isn't done, you can finish the cooking using hot water instead of stock. Just add the water as you did with the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring while it's absorbed.

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