Session 29 — Vegetable Stock + Risotto
← Block 7–8: Stocks & Eggs Overview
Skill: Vegetable stock is the quickest and most approachable. Key: don't over-simmer — 45–60 minutes max, or it turns bitter. Tonight you'll use it immediately for risotto, which also teaches you another core technique: the gradual addition of hot liquid while stirring to coax starch from Arborio rice.
Full Meal: Parmesan Risotto + Roasted Mushrooms + Simple Arugula Salad
🎥 Compare Notes: How to Make CREAMY MUSHROOM RISOTTO Like an Italian — Watch the ladling rhythm and how he checks for the 'wave' texture
| Component | Recipe |
|---|---|
| Protein | Roasted mushrooms (the star) + parmesan as umami |
| Starch | Risotto (the main dish) |
| Salad | Arugula alongside to cut richness |