In autumn and winter the radicchio becomes the protagonist of countless recipes, from savory pies to first courses, passing through salads. Among all, the risotto with radicchio it is certainly one of the most popular, as well as being a typical dish of Venetian cuisine.

To prepare a good risotto with radicchio and dilute its bitter taste, it is essential creaming with butter and parmesan. Below we have prepared a classic version of the risotto with Treviso red chicory, king of the winter tables, also known as Treviso. Further down there are other proposals and combinations to try absolutely!

Risotto with radicchio: recipe

The slightly bitter taste of this vegetable and the creaminess of the risotto are a winning couple: let's see how to get a perfect result.

Ingredients

1 l Vegetable broth
280 g Carnaroli rice
150 g Treviso red chicory
80 g Butter
50 g Dry white wine
50 g Grana Padano
50 g Onion
Extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Method

Start preparing the radicchio risotto by cleaning and leafing through the radicchio; wash the leaves under running water and dry them well, then cut them into strips.

Chop the onion and sauté it in a saucepan with a tablespoon of oil. Toast the rice for a minute, add the radicchio, pour half a glass of dry white wine and let it evaporate.

Proceed to cook the risotto, adding a ladle of hot broth at a time, each time the previous one is absorbed by the rice. It will take about 15 minutes.

When cooked, add salt, add pepper to taste and stir over the heat off with the butter and Parmesan, stirring until it is well blended, obtaining the creamy consistency typical of risotto.

Advice

If you like it, you can add at the beginning of the preparation bacon cut into thin strips to obtain an even tastier risotto.

During cooking, the radicchio will lose its typical color Violet. For a more intense color risotto, use red wine instead of white, or combine ingredients such as purple cabbage or beet, which also allows you to add sweetness and dilute the bitter taste of radicchio.

For a touch Crisp, serve the risotto with a few leaves of raw radicchio.

Risotto with radicchio: combinations to try

Risotto with radicchio is a perfect dish in its simplicity, but it can be enriched or upset … just be a little creative!
What are the best ingredients to combine with it? Cheeses, such as gorgonzola or the Taleggio cheese, are ideal for obtaining an intense flavor. To make it even tastier, try it with sausage or with the speck. Finally, walnuts are a perfect match for this recipe to be savored in autumn and winter.

Below you can choose from ours recipes tastier than risotto with radicchio. Get ready for some combinations surprising!