Risi e Bisi, a traditional Italian dish with humble origins, is a delightful combination of rice, peas, and pancetta that embodies the essence of simplicity and comfort. Originating from the northern Italian region of Veneto, this dish has gained popularity throughout the country and beyond. The secret to its charm lies in the harmonious balance of flavors and textures, where the sweetness of the peas, the savory notes of pancetta, and the creamy texture of the rice come together to create a culinary masterpiece. Risi e Bisi is not just one recipe, but a collection of variations that reflect the diverse culinary traditions of Italy. From the classic Venetian recipe to interpretations from other regions, each version offers a unique take on this beloved dish. Whether you prefer a rich and flavorful rendition with pancetta or a lighter, vegetarian version with fresh herbs, there's a Risi e Bisi recipe to suit every palate. So, embark on a culinary journey through the regions of Italy and discover the delightful variations of this timeless dish, where the simplicity of ingredients shines through, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
RISI E BISI -- ITALIAN STYLE RICE AND PEAS
This is one of the first solid food entrees for many Italian children. It is one of my favorites and I continue to eat it today, at 35 years and counting!
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken stock in a small pot and warm over low heat.
- Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil 2 turns of the pan, and garlic. Saute garlic 1 minute, then add Arborio. Toast the Arborio rice 2 minutes, then ladle in 1/3 of the stock. Bring to a bubble. Stir rice occasionally, allowing the rice to get starchy and the stock to cook into the rice. Add more stock when rice starts to become dry. Continue stirring and ladling broth until rice is al dente, 22 minutes. Stir in peas and cheese and season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve immediately.
RISI E BISI
The classic Venetian dish of rice and peas known as risi e bisi makes for a perfect springtime Sunday lunch. This version includes the addition of baby zucchini, which is an acknowledged departure from tradition but a mighty delicious one. The desired final consistency is loose, almost brothy, not tight and creamy like risotto nor drippy like a zuppa. The Venetians use the term "all'onda," a reference to the swell of waves in the sea. Short-grain rice helps get that distinct starchy quality, but the rice can't do the job by itself; there has to be stirring throughout. Pour yourself a glass of a good Soave while you stir. You can have a nap after lunch, which is totally traditional.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, grains and rice, vegetables, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat broth in a small pot on the back burner over medium-low.
- Set a wide, shallow, long-handled pan over medium-low. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil until butter foams. Set the remaining 1 tablespoon butter back in the fridge to keep cold.
- Add scallions, season with a pinch of salt and stir until sweated and soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini coins, season with a pinch of salt, and stir until they start to sweat, begin to soften and become a little translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Push vegetables out to the edge of the pan in a ring, leaving an empty space in the center. Adjust heat - a tad hotter - then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then rice. Stir rice until coated and glistening, and keep stirring until it begins sizzling slightly.
- Microplane the garlic over the sizzling rice, then draw the vegetables into the rice as well, stirring well to combine, leaving a little space - a moatlike ring - along the edges where the vegetables were.
- Add the peas to the empty outer space you just created. Run your spoon through them, keeping them in their outer ring, coating them in the oil and moisture. Season the whole business with another pinch of salt.
- Ladle a generous cup of hot broth over the rice mixture in the center, seasoning with salt at each addition of broth, and stirring as the liquid is absorbed. Add another generous cupful of broth, stirring the rice while it absorbs. Repeat once more with a third cup of hot broth, stirring until the rice starts to show signs of its signature starchy and creamy nature. Keep the peas at the outer edge as much as possible. (This might remind you of making homemade pasta, when you are whisking the eggs in the well of the flour and very slowly drawing in the flour.) This entire step should take about 20 minutes. Adjust the heat slightly along the way for a very gentle, hot steaming - not hard simmering - stirring all the while.
- Add the remaining broth all at once. The peas and vegetables will slightly float on the surface, while the rice will naturally remain submerged. Stir gently or shake and swirl the pan in the classic cresting, swelling wave style, all'onde, bringing everything together - rice, zucchini, peas, broth - about 7 more minutes, maybe 10 at most.
- Turn off heat. Season assertively with black pepper. Stir or swirl in the remaining chilled butter, and finish with the grated cheese. Serve hot.
DAVID TANIS'S RISI E BISI
This traditional Italian dish of rice with peas is best made in the spring when fresh peas in the pod are at their sweetest. It is similar to risotto, but a bit on the soupy side, and less rich. A flavorful homemade chicken broth is essential. Look for peas that haven't quite filled their pods - larger peas will be starchier. Asian markets and some farmers' markets carry leafy pea tendrils, but any tender greens are fine.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories editors' pick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy, wide saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a brisk simmer. Cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally as broth is absorbed. Add 2 more cups broth and cook for another 6 minutes, until rice is cooked through, but firm.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook 2 minutes without browning. Add scallions, stir to coat and cook 1 minute. Add garlic, sage leaves and peas. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup broth and simmer until peas are done, about 2 minutes. Add pea tendrils and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add pea mixture to rice mixture and gently stir together. Add enough broth to keep rice a bit soupy. Check seasoning. Stir in parsley, lemon zest and Parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 434, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 935 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESY RISI E BISI
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and onion and saute, stirring constantly 2 to 3 minutes then add rice and season with a little salt and pepper. Cook another minute or so then add wine and let it completely absorb, 30 seconds. Add about 1 cup chicken stock and stir. Reduce heat a bit to medium. Stir often and continue adding a half cup of liquid each time liquid becomes completely absorbed. Cook 22 minutes, using as much stock as is necessary to result in creamy-consistency rice with a bite to it.
- When rice is cooked to desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in cheese, parsley and peas and stir to combine and to heat peas through.
RISI E BISI
Provided by Rosita Missoni
Categories Side Low Fat High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Parmesan Legume Pea Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring stock to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cover and keep warm. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft (do not brown), about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and cook until light brown, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring until coated, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup stock. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until stock is almost absorbed, about 1 minute. Continue adding stock by the cupful in 5 more additions, stirring constantly and allowing stock to be absorbed between additions, until rice is almost tender. Add peas and remaining cup of stock and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is creamy and tender but still firm to the bite, about 22 minutes total. Stir in 1/4 cup hot water if rice seems dry.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon oil, Parmesan, and parsley. Season rice and peas with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowls or plates, and serve.
RISI E BISI
This makes a nice side to grilled chicken. Recipe courtesy Angela Brassinga and Sunset. If you would like to use leftover rice, add rice to cooked garlic in step 1. Omit broth and add peas and stir until hot.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put olive oil and butter in a 10-in. frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until butter melts.
- Add garlic and salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to minutes.
- Add rice and cook, stirring, until rice is opaque.
- Add broth, stir and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed while rice absorbs liquid, about 15 minutes (then remove cover to check).
- Remove cover, quickly add peas (leave peas on top, do not stir), and return cover. Take off heat and let sit 5 minutes. Remove cover, add parsley, and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your risotto.
- Toast the rice before cooking. This will help the rice absorb the flavors of the broth and oil.
- Add the broth gradually. Stir the rice constantly and add the broth in small increments, allowing the rice to absorb each addition before adding more.
- Cook the risotto until it is creamy and al dente. The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Stir in the cheese and butter at the end. This will create a rich, creamy sauce.
- Serve the risotto immediately. Risotto is best enjoyed fresh out of the pot.
Conclusion:
Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make risotto at home that is just as good as what you would find in a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a new dish to try, give risotto a try. You won't be disappointed!
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