Risotto is a popular Italian dish associated with fancy restaurants. It is a cheerful, creamy Italian rice dish usually rich in flavors of the stock used to make it. Also, saffron, parmesan, butter, and hundreds of other ingredients add to its versatility.   In this piece, you will learn every essential thing about risotto. You will discover its history, how to make risotto at home, and the perfect Italian wine pairing. 

The history of risotto is usually tied to the history of rice in Italy. According to historians, the Arabs introduced rice to Italy in the Middle Ages. The humidity of the Mediterranean proved to be ideal for growing shorter-grained rice. At first, rice’s popularity grew among the wealthy Italians because of the product’s inflated prices. This changed later as the product became more accessible. It is also believed that rice met its delicious destiny in Milan.